STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1567

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 732

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2013

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 732, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Civil Defense Advisory Council

G.M. No. 732

SHELDON LEHMAN, for a term to expire 6-30-2017,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Sheldon Lehman to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Civil Defense Advisory Council.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Sheldon Lehman from the Department of Defense, State of Hawaii; State Civil Defense; Civil Defense Advisory Council; Experimental Aircraft Association of Hilo, Chapter 1182; International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts (IATSE) Local 665; and eighteen individuals.

     As the Owner-Operator of Wendin Sheldon & Company, Mr. Lehman worked with Hawaii County Civil Defense to move homes during lava emergencies.  Mr. Lehman serves as the Captain of the Hawaii County Volunteer Fire Department 5-Bravo and has completed the Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) and other National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses.  Mr. Lehman also has a broad background in supporting emergency and consequence management efforts in Hawaii.

     Your Committee further finds that Mr. Lehman has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of Council members and recommends Mr. Lehman's appointment to the Civil Defense Advisory Council based on his extensive experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military 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 Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs,

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WILL ESPERO, Chair