Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Water, Land, and Agriculture, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 467, 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 JOHN M. MORGAN was received from the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Mr. Morgan is the current chairperson of the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council, wherein he represents the Kaneohe Bay Commercial Operators Association as a voting member. As a result of his commitment to improve the conditions of Kaneohe Bay, the association has endorsed him to serve a second term on the regional council as their representative. Mr. Morgan has been the President of Kualoa Ranch Inc. since 1991. He also serves as Director of Bishop Museum.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water, Land, and Agriculture 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.