STAND. COM. REP. NO.3523

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2002

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 321

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2002

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 321, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

ISLAND BURIAL COUNCIL, ISLAND OF HAWAI`I

ROGER A. HARRIS, for a term to expire, June 30, 2006,

begs leave to report as follows:

Upon review of the testimony and statement submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that the nominee has the necessary character, experience, and qualifications to serve on the Island Burial Council for the island of Hawaii.

Testimony in support of the nominee was received from the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Roger A. Harris currently serves as a self-employed planning consultant. Prior to being self-employed, Mr. Harris served as the Director of Planning for the Hualalai Development Company. Mr. Harris was also a Lieutenant in the United States Army's Transportation Corps. Community associations that Mr. Harris is affiliated with include the Waimea Community Association, Na Pua Kou Ilima O Kawaihae, and Friends of the Park.

Your Committee finds that the nominee has been appointed based upon his credentials, integrity, and a desire to improve his community through service on the Island Burial Council for the island of Hawaii.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, character, 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 Hawaiian Affairs,

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JONATHAN CHUN, Chair