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. 320, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Upon review of the testimony and statements submitted by the nominees, your Committee finds that each of the nominees has the necessary character, experience, and qualifications to serve on the State Highway Safety Council (Council).

Testimony in support of Mr. Sandler's nomination was submitted by the Honolulu City and County Department of the Prosecuting Attorney. Testimony in support of Ms. Sasaki-Lundgren's nomination was submitted by a member of the Kauai County Council and a private citizen.

Mitchell Roth received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and his Juris Doctor degree from Whittier Law School. From 1993-1998 he worked for the Honolulu City and County Department of the Prosecuting Attorney before moving to his present position with the Hawaii County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. Mr. Roth is involved with several community groups devoted to safety and community betterment.

David Sandler received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Syracuse University and his Juris Doctor degree from American University. He has received several awards related to his community involvement, including the 2001 Alakai (leadership) Award from the Governor's Highway Safety Council.

Claire M. Sasaki-Lundgren received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Hawaii. Since 1995, she has worked as a receptionist/office manager for Jack Lundgren, D.D.S.

Your Committee finds that each of the nominees has been appointed based upon their credentials, integrity, professional ability, and a desire to improve highway safety in Hawaii through service on the Council.

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.