Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2003

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Transportation, Military Affairs, and Government Operations, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 369, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

After careful consideration, your Committee finds that the nominee has extensive experience as a manager and team leader for the American Automobile Association (AAA), and will be invaluable in helping the Department of Transportation (DOT) deal with highway safety issues.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nominee from the DOT, the Kern Council of Governments, and four concerned citizens.

Your Committee finds that Jeff Goldsmith is currently the District Manager for AAA’s Hawaii office. He has been with AAA for the past six years. Prior to joining AAA, the nominee was a sales manager for Classic Custom Vacations, where he was responsible for training, marketing and sales.

Your Committee further finds that the nominee is a firm believer in making Hawaii’s roads safer for drivers, motor vehicle occupants, and pedestrians.

Jeff Goldsmith attended the University of La Verne, where he studied organization management. He also attended the San Bernadino Sheriffs Academy, where he became a Level 2 police officer. He is also a 2002 graduate of the Leadership Bakersfield program.

Your Committee concludes that Jeff Goldsmith’s experience in management and leadership will certainly be an asset to the State Highway Safety 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 nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.