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. 401, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nominee from the Department of Defense, the Office of Veterans' Services (OVS), and the Chair of the OVS Advisory Board.

Your Committee finds that the nominee is a highly decorated military officer who has lived in the State for thirty-two years. As President of the Kauai Veterans Council, Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3855, and the Adjutant of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, the nominee understands veterans issues and has a strong commitment to Kauai's veterans.

Your Committee further finds that the nominee is dedicated to improving the provision of veterans' services to residents of Kauai and throughout the State, and his participation on the OVS Advisory Board would help the State in many ways.

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.