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. 411, 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 in traffic safety issues 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 Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and a concerned citizen.

Your Committee finds that the nominee is currently the vice president of public policy for MADD on the national board. She has served on the Governor’s Impaired Driving Task Force twice and has been an advocate of traffic safety issues for more than twenty years.

Carol H. McNamee has a Bachelor of Science degree from Stanford University. She has received numerous awards for her past service, including the DOT’s Alakai Award, presented for Leadership in Highway Safety. She also received a President’s Golden Achievement Award from MADD--National Organization, and a Service in the Field of Alcohol Countermeasures Award from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Your Committee concludes that Carol H. McNamee’s vast experience in traffic safety issues 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.