Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Transportation and Government Operations, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 720, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support AMELIA E. HANLON from the Department of Transportation, a State Representative, Kahului Baptist Church, Community Work Day Program, Richard Ball Realty LLC, Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation, and two individuals. Mrs. Hanlon is currently employed at Richard Ball Realty, LLC. She participates as a volunteer for numerous organizations, and has demonstrated her willingness to serve her community by serving on various non-profit boards such as the Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation. Her experience as a professional financial officer, community leader, real estate expert, and volunteer give her unique perspectives into the challenges the State faces on the vital issue of transportation. Mrs. Hanlon will offer significant contributions and be an excellent resource to the Council.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation 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.