STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3450

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2004

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 399, 400

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Science, Arts, and Technology, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 399 and 400, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Island Burial Council, Island of Oahu

G.M. No. 399

CY M. BRIDGES,

for a term to expire 06-30-07; and

G.M. No. 400

KALEI S. KINI,

for a term to expire 06-30-07,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, résumés, and statements submitted by the nominees, and finds the nominees to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the position of nomination.

Your Committee received testimony in support of CY M. BRIDGES from the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Mr. Bridges was employed as a cultural island manager and director, as well as theater director, of the Polynesian Cultural Center for twenty-two years. He graduated from Kahuku High School and attended The Church College of Hawaii and Brigham Young University (BYU). Mr. Bridges is a board member of the BYU Hawaii Polynesian Institute and the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association. He is also active in various community organizations.

Your Committee received testimony in support of KALEI S. KINI from the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Mr. Kini is employed by the state Department of Budget and Finance. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science from Griffin College. Mr. Kini is a frequent volunteer of community and church events.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Science, Arts, and Technology that is 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 Science, Arts, and Technology,

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DAVID Y. IGE, Chair