Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2002

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Transportation, Military Affairs and Government Operations, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 286, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Upon review of the statements and testimony submitted by and on behalf of the nominees, your Committee finds that each of the nominees has the necessary character, experience, and qualifications to serve on the Commission on Transportation (Commission). Your Committee notes that Messrs. Crozier and Tsuji currently serve on the Commission.

Testimony in support of every nominee was submitted by the Department of Transportation (DOT).

Testimony in support of Mr. Pacopac's nomination was submitted by the Building Industry Association of Hawaii (BIA-Hawaii), the Kauai County Clerk's Office, the Estate of James Campbell, Okahara and Associates, Inc., and a concerned citizen.

Testimony in support of Mr. Hayashida's nomination was submitted by BIA-Hawaii, the Estate of James Campbell, Okahara and Associates, Inc., and two concerned citizens.

Testimony in support of Mr. Kageura's nomination was submitted by the Estate of James Campbell and Hawaiian Electric Company.

Your Committee finds the following regarding the nominees:

Mr. Pacopac, a resident of Honolulu, is an employee of Pacific Resource Partnership and is responsible for lobbying and Business Development. Mr. Pacopac is Pacific Resource Partnership’s liaison with City, County, State and Federal levels of government. He is also a member of the Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization.

Mr. Crozier is presently the Chairperson of the Commission. He has served on the Commission since 1998 and has a strong commitment to the DOT.

Mr. Tanaka resides in Wailuku, Maui and is a Civil Engineer with R. T. Tanaka Engineers, Inc. Mr. Tanaka is very active in professional and community organizations.

Mr. Hayashida, a former Director of Transportation with the DOT, has vast experience with the transportation needs of our citizens. His dedication to and knowledge of government will be an asset to the Commission.

Mr. Tsuji , a Kurtistown resident on the Island of Hawaii, is a retired DOT employee. Mr. Tsuji is very devoted to the transportation needs of the people of the State.

Mr. Kageura of Honolulu is a Power Supply Manager with Hawaiian Electric Company. His engineering assignments in New York, California, Singapore, Pakistan, Guam and Hawaii will be a great advantage to the Commission.

The knowledge and experiences of Messrs. Pacopac, Crozier, Tanaka, Hayashida, Tsuji and Kageura will be valuable to the Commission and the DOT. Your Committee finds that each of the nominees has been appointed based upon his experience, credentials, integrity, and a desire to improve transportation infrastructure in Hawaii through service on the Commission.

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 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.