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. 448, 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 MYRON N. DOBASHI (RET) was received from the State Department of Defense, Kauai Civil Defense Agency, Hawaii State Teachers Association, and two individuals. Mr. Dobashi is Program Manager for High Technology Solutions, Inc., in Lihue, in which he manages support to the Maritime Directed Energy Test Center. The program is a new workforce development component to inspire Kauai's students to pursue careers in science and technology. From May 1999 through September 2003 he served as Assistant Adjutant General, Air and Commander, Hawaii Air National Guard. Mr. Dobashi had more than thirty-three years experience in the Hawaii Air National Guard in numerous key positions, including command at all levels. He previously served in the United States Air Force as a weapons controller during the Vietnam War, when he was stationed in South East Asia. Mr. Dobashi received a Bachelor's Degree from Central Washington University and was commissioned through the Air Force ROTC program. He subsequently received an Associate Degree in Accounting and an Associate Degree in Police Science from Kauai Community College. The nominee also is the recipient of many military citations and medals, and belongs to several military associations.

Your Committee finds that the nominee's background and experience will enable him to be an asset to the 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, 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.