STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1551

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 686

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2013

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Energy and Environment, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 686, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

 

Endangered Species Recovery Committee

 

G.M. No. 686

JOHN HARRISON,

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 John Harrison to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Endangered Species Recovery Committee.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Mr. Harrison from the Department of Land and Natural Resources, University of Hawaii Environmental Center, and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Harrison's professional background, experience, and dedication to serving the public qualify him for appointment to the Endangered Species Recovery Committee.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Harrison has over thirty years of combined experience in the fields of biology, zoology, and environmental studies in public institutions and in private practice.  Mr. Harrison served over eighteen years as the Environmental Coordinator of the University of Hawaii Environmental Center.  Additionally, Mr. Harrison has demonstrated significant dedication to public service, as evidenced by his commendable service as a member of the Endangered Species Recovery Committee from 1998 to 2007.  His commitment to environmental protection and advocacy is also exemplified by his years of service in a wide variety of environmental community organizations.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Harrison has been reappointed to the Endangered Species Recovery Committee based on his knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Energy and Environment 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 Energy and Environment,

 

 

 

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MIKE GABBARD, Chair