STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1919

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 592, 593, 594

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fourth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2007

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Affordable Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 592, 593, and 594, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects

G.M. No. 592	RICHARD Y. MITSUMORI, for a term to expire 6-30-2011;
G.M. No. 593	PAUL H. MURRAY, LPLS, for a term to expire 6-30-2011; and
G.M. No. 594	ROBERTO B. YUMOL, AIA, for a term to expire 6-30-2011,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Upon review of the background information submitted by the nominee, Richard Y. Mitsumori, your Committee finds that Mr. Mitsumori received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Hawaii in 1959.  After receiving his degree, Mr. Mitsumori joined the State Department of Transportation.  After relocating to the island of Hawaii, Mr. Mitsumori became the head of the Road Maintenance Division of the County of Hawaii's Department of Public Works.  Before retiring in 1994, Mr. Mitsumori was the head of the Traffic Division of the Department of Public Works. 

     Mr. Mitsumori has also served on the Barbers and Cosmetology Licensing Board and is currently serving on the Motor Vehicle Licensing Board for a term that expires on June 30, 2007. 

     Testimony in support of Mr. Mitsumori was received from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and one individual.

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Mitsumori has demonstrated a commitment to public service and that his membership to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects will allow him to continue his public service as well as to share his wealth of experience in the engineering field.

     Upon review of the background information submitted by the nominee, Paul H. Murray, LPLS, your Committee finds that Mr. Murray is a licensed professional land surveyor and is the owner of Paul H. Murray & Associates, LLC.  Mr. Murray has been a licensed professional land surveyor since 1992 and a land court surveyor since 1996.  Mr. Murray is familiar with all aspects of land surveying from working as a Rodman after high school to working his way up to being the owner of his own company. 

     Testimony in support of Mr. Murray was submitted by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Murray's broad experiences and knowledge, from being a basic entry Rodman to becoming a licensed professional land surveyor, will provide a unique perspective to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects.

     Upon review of the background information submitted by the nominee, Roberto B. Yumol, AIA, your Committee finds that Mr. Yumol is a registered professional architect both in the State of Hawaii and in the Philippines.  Mr. Yumol received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture in 1969.  Mr. Yumol is currently an associate with the firm of Group 70 International Inc.  Prior to that, Mr. Yumol worked for Architects Hawaii Ltd.; AM Partners Inc.; and also had his own firm.  Throughout his career, Mr. Yumol has been involved with numerous projects throughout the State.

     Mr. Yumol has also been awarded numerous accolades throughout his architectural career.  Mr. Yumol is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the Filipino American League of Engineers and Architects.  He is also active with various community organizations.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Mr. Yumol from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Group 70 International, Inc.; Applied Technology Corporation; and sixteen individuals.

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Yumol's many years of experience will make him a great asset to the Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects.

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Affordable Housing that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Affordable Housing,

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BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair