STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3552

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 798

Honorable Shan S. Tsutsui

President of the Senate

Twenty-Sixth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2012

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Judiciary and Labor, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 798, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board

G.M. No. 798

TRISTAN ALDEGUER, for a term to expire 6-30-2016,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Tristan Aldeguer to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to serve on the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Tristan Aldeguer from the General Contractors Association of Hawaii and two individuals.

     Mr. Aldeguer earned his Associate's degree in Occupational and Environmental Safety Management from Honolulu Community College and holds two safety professional designations from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.  He currently serves as the Regional Safety Manager at dck pacific construction, LLC.  His experience includes working on or managing diversified construction projects that use complex crane lifting apparatuses and lifting configurations.  Of particular note, he served as the Project Safety Representative for the construction of the new parking garage at the Honolulu International Airport that included 1,468 critical crane lifts and was responsible for ensuring the safety of the general public and construction workers on that project.

     Testifiers in support of the nominee indicate that Mr. Aldeguer has exceptional special training and understands the importance of safety and operation.  He is recognized by his peers as a leader for his ability to achieve results through teamwork.  He has also been commended for his excellent communication and negotiation skills, extensive field safety experience, and diverse understanding of the construction process.

     Your Committee finds that the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board plays an important role in the construction industry, and the Board's involvement has a broad effect on the health and safety of the public.  Mr. Aldeguer understands the importance of safety in the construction industry and will be able to share his perspective from a construction safety point of view.  His experience, knowledge, and skills will be invaluable to the Hoisting Machine Operators Advisory Board.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary and Labor 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 Judiciary and Labor,

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CLAYTON HEE, Chair