Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 469, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of T. KEHAULANI KRUSE from the Department of Land and Natural Resources and one individual.

Ms. Kruse attended St. Andrews Priory and Kamehameha Schools. She is a 1959 graduate of Roosevelt High School. She attended the University of Hawaii for two years. Ms. Kruse worked for Sheraton Hotels from 1960 to 1969. Thereafter, she worked for Alu Like until 1979. From 1979 to 1989, she was employed by the Nature Conservancy of Hawaii. She then worked for Outrigger Hotels & Resort from 1989 to 1991 and from 1992 to 2004 as a cultural resources specialist. Ms. Kruse also worked for the State Historic Preservation Burials Department from 1991 to 1992. She is currently retired but is involved with various Hawaiian community organizations.

Your Committee finds that Ms. Kruse is currently serving on the Burial Council and has developed a strong understanding for native Hawaiian burial laws and regulations. Her extensive knowledge of the Hawaiian culture and her experiences with the State Historic Preservation Division and as a cultural resources specialist with Outrigger Hotels & Resorts will continue to serve her well as a member of the Burial Council for the Island of Oahu.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs 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.