STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1457

                                   Honolulu, Hawaii
                                                     , 1999

                                   RE:  GOV. MSG. NO. 224
                                        




Honorable Norman Mizuguchi
President of the Senate
Twentieth State Legislature
Regular Session of 1999
State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Transportation and Intergovernmental
Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 224,
submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

ADVISORY BOARD ON VETERANS' SERVICES

     G.M. No. 224            TOY G. GRICE, for a term to expire
                             June 30, 2003, and

                             EDWARD M. KAWAMURA, for a term to
                             expire June 30, 2003,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Upon review of the resume and background information
submitted by Toy G. Grice, your Committee finds that Mr. Grice
served in the U.S. Air Force from June 3, 1951, to July 1, 1973.
During his military service, Mr. Grice received the U.S. Air
Force Commendation Medal with three clusters and other awards,
citations, and honors.  Thereafter, Mr. Grice began a career with
the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.  He started as a
veterans benefits counselor and rose to become the chief of the
veterans services division prior to retiring in 1992.  Mr. Grice
also served as president of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and
participates in the Pearl Harbor Kiwanis Club and the Pearlridge
Community Association.  In addition, he is a life member of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, and
American Legion.


 
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     Testimony in support of Toy G. Grice was received from the
Adjutant General of the Department of Defense, Director of the
Office of Veterans Services, and two individuals.

     Upon review of the background information submitted by
Edward M. Kawamura, your Committee finds that Mr. Kawamura served
in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1978.  During his military service,
Mr. Kawamura received honors and awards including the Bronze
Star, Army Commendation Medal, and Armed Forces Expeditionary
Medal.  Thereafter, Mr. Kawamura began a successful business
career with his business, M. Kawamura Farm Enterprises, Inc.  He
has served as president of the Kauai Veterans Council and the
Kauai Vietnam Era Veterans.

     Testimony in support of Edward M. Kamawura was received from
the Adjutant General of the Department of Defense, Director of
the Office of Veterans Services, and one individual.

     Your Committee questioned the nominees who are both seeking
reappointment to the Advisory Board on Veterans' Services.  Your
Committee believes that the nominees adequately responded to the
Committee's inquiries, that they will bring considerable
experience and skill to the board, and that they are devoted
advocates for veterans.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your
Committee on Transportation and Intergovernmental Affairs that is
attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration
of the background, character, experience, and qualifications of
the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the
positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate
advise and consent to the nominations.

                                   Respectfully submitted on
                                   behalf of the members of the
                                   Committee on Transportation
                                   and Intergovernmental Affairs,



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                                   CAL KAWAMOTO, Chair

 
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