REP PWPRC 026 2017/11/14 (2016-2018)

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REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS AND RECREATION DATE: November 14, 2017 Re: Comm. No. 571 PLACE: Council Chambers Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i TIME: 9:21 a.m. Council Chair and Members Hawai`i County Council Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 Your Committee on Public Works and Parks and Recreation,to which was referred Communication No. 571, reports as follows: Communication No. 571, transmitted by Mayor Harry Kim, dated October 25, 2017, nominates Ms. Marcia Brinkley of District 9 to the Veterans Advisory Committee. Ms. Brinkley served in the United States Army from 1974-1990 as an army nurse in the Army Nurse Corp where she retired as a Major. Upon retiring from the military, Ms. Brinkley became a lawyer, a nurse consultant and a writer. Ms. Brinkley holds a BS in Nursing from the University of Maryland, an MBA from the Western New England College, and a JD (Juris Doctor) from the University of Texas at Austin School of Law. Ms. Brinkley has been a resident of Hawai`i for approximately eight years and has volunteered with numerous community organizations on the island. She also co-authored a book entitled, "51 Fallen Heroes of Hawai`i County," a book honoring men from Hawai`i who were killed in Vietnam. Ms. Brinkley appeared eared in the Kona Council Chambers and shared her focus on servingfamilies of the veterans. She also has focused on Gold Star Families who have lost family members serving their country. She stated she is a registered Democrat. If confirmed, she will serve a term ending December 31, 2022. Several Council Members commented in favor of Ms. Brinkley. Chair Ruggles stated that Ms. Brinkley did not need to appear at the Council meeting on December 5, 2017, for confirmation of her appointment. Pursuant to Chapter 15, Article 7, Section 15-61 of the Hawai`i County Code, the Mayor shall appoint, with the approval of Council, a representative from various veteran associations to serve on the Veterans Advisory Committee. PWPRC Report No. 26