STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2894

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 433

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fourth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2008

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Water and Land, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 433, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Natural Area Reserve System Commission

G.M. No. 433

DALE BRIAN BONAR, for a term to expire 6-30-2012,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Upon review of background information submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Dale Brian Bonar holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Whitman College, a Master of Science degree in Marine Science from University of the Pacific, and a Doctorate degree in Zoology from the University of Hawaii.  He is presently employed as the Executive Director of Maui Coastal Land Trust.

     Testimony in support of Dale Brian Bonar's reappointment to the Natural Area Reserve System Commission was submitted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources, U.S. Geological Survey, and three individuals.

     Based upon the information presented by the nominee as well as the testimony in support of his nomination, your Committee believes that the nominee possesses adequate knowledge of and a commitment to work towards the goals of the Natural Area Reserve System Commission.

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

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CLAYTON HEE, Chair