STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1811

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2005

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 693

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 693, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Civil Rights Commission

G.M. No. 693

LESLIE ALAN UEOKA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2008,

begs leave to report as follows:

LESLIE ALAN UEOKA graduated with a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University and a law degree from Washington University. Mr. Ueoka is presently the assistant general counsel of Verizon Hawaii, Inc. where he provides advice and counsel to executives at Verizon to ensure strict compliance with state and federal employment anti-discrimination laws. Further, Mr. Ueoka is actively involved in the Sons and Daughters of the 442nd Veteran's Club, which promotes the legacy of these veterans as champions of civil rights in the face of discrimination.

Testimony in support of Mr. Ueoka was submitted by the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, the American Heart Association, the President of the 442nd Veterans Club, and three individuals.

Your Committee finds that Mr. Ueoka's legal background and experience as well as stated dedication to the cause of promoting civil rights for all individuals makes him qualified to serve on this Commission.

 

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

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COLLEEN HANABUSA, Chair