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. 299, 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 Office of Veterans Services, Oahu Veterans Council, and four individuals.

Cynthia Lynn Stine is being appointed as the Oahu representative to the Advisory Board of Veterans Affairs. She received a degree in occupational education from the Wayland Baptist University. She is currently a computer instructor and testing engineer with CTA. She served in the Air Force from 1979 to 1999 as an E6 rank in training management and communications electrical technician, and was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal. Her professional affiliations include the American Legion (she is currently the Commander of Post 32 and the Vice Commander for District II), Air Force Association, and American Business Womens Association.

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.