Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Transportation, Military Affairs, and Government Operations, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 298, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, résumé, and statements submitted by the nominee, and finds the nominee to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the position of nomination.

Testimony in support of the nominee was received from the Department of Transportation.

David K. Sproat is retired as Fire Chief from the Kauai Fire Department after service from 1972 to 2002. He graduated from the University of Hawaii with a degree in tropical agriculture. His community activities include the Kilauea Neighborhood Board Association, Kilauea School PTA, Hawaiian Farmers of Hanalei, Waipa Foundation, and Mahelona Medical Center Charitable Foundation. The nominee served with the Hawaii Army National Guard and had two years of active duty, including a tour of duty in Vietnam.

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, 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.