Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2001

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Transportation, Military Affairs and Government Operations, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 118, submitting for consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony from over ninety individuals in support of Mr. Minaai's nomination; there was no testimony submitted in opposition. Among those who testified in support of the nomination were representatives of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, the Hawaii's Congressman from the First Congressional District, the department of transportation, each of the counties of Hawaii, and many individuals from the private sector.

Upon review of the statements submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that the nominee will work with compassion and commitment in heading the department of transportation. As deputy director of transportation, the nominee demonstrated the ability to lead and to carry out the responsibilities of that office. Your Committee finds that the nominee has been appointed based upon his credentials, integrity, and a desire to make Hawaii better through his participation as director of transportation.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation, Military Affairs and Government Operations that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, character, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position of director of transportation and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.