STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1953

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 294

 

 

 

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fourth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2007

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Water, Land, Agriculture, and Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 294, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Kaua‘i Aquatic Life and Wildlife Advisory Committee

 

G.M. No. 294

EDSON A. MARTIN,

for a term to expire 6-30-2011,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee, and finds Edson A. Martin to have the necessary qualifications to be nominated to the Kaua‘i Aquatic Life and Wildlife Advisory Committee.

 

     Testimony in support of Edson A. Martin's nomination was submitted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

 

     Captain Martin attended the University of Hawaii at Manoa and Honolulu Community College where he studied Fire Science.  He is currently a Fire Captain for the County of Kaua‘i Fire Department for the engine company in Kapa‘a, and has been with the Fire Department since 1986.  He has a lifelong interest in all types of hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities.

 

     Being with the Kaua‘i Aquatic Life and Wildlife Advisory Committee for the past two years, Captain Martin has a great understanding of the issues facing hunting and fishing in Hawaii.  His knowledge in the laws that protect fish and wildlife, and their habitats, and his experience and interest in fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities make Captain Martin an invaluable asset for the Kaua‘i Aquatic Life and Wildlife Advisory Committee.

 

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

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Water, Land, Agriculture, and Hawaiian Affairs,

 

 

 

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RUSSELL S. KOKUBUN, Chair