Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2002

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Education, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 240, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

SHIGEO IWAMOTO for a term to expire June 30, 2006;

LYNN C. KINNEY for a term to expire June 30, 2005; and

BRIAN T. TAMAMOTO for a term to expire June 30, 2006,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee finds that one of the reasons the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH) is so effective at securing and administering scientific research grants for the University of Hawaii is because its Board of Directors brings a great diversity of backgrounds to the table. This group of nominees is no exception.

For example, Shigeo Iwamoto has over forty years of insurance experience. This is invaluable to RCUH as it is self-insured and have significant liability exposure in the course of serving as fiscal agent to such a large number of projects. Mr. Iwamoto also holds a Master's degree in Education from Temple University and is active in a variety of community and professional organizations.

With over 25 years as Business Manager and Financial Secretary for the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Local 1791, Lynn C. Kinney provides valuable labor and financial perspectives. Mr. Kinney is also a veteran and Board member of the Make a Wish Foundation.

Brian T. Tamamoto's expertise is in the area of human resources, developed over long years working with the University of Hawaii and numerous corporations. Mr. Tamamoto has won numerous awards in his field, served on many government commissions, and was President of the Society of Human Resources Management in 1999.

Upon review of the statements submitted by the nominees, your Committee finds that the aforementioned nominees will work with compassion and commitment to assist in administering the functions related to facilitating scientific research at the University of Hawaii. Your Committee further finds that the nominees have been appointed based upon credentials, integrity, and a desire to make Hawaii better through their participation on the Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education 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.