STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1866

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2005

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 517, 776

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Higher Education, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 517 and 776, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Board of Directors of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawai`i

G.M. No. 517

GUY ONTAI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2009; and

G.M. No. 776

DAVID EASA, M.D.,

for a term to expire 06-30-2009,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of GUY ONTAI from Century 21 and Akimeka. The nominee is the Vice President and Chief Engineer of Alaka'i Consulting and Engineering, Inc. Mr. Ontai received a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy and a Master of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has a background in engineering, government and the military, and has held various positions in these areas in the last twenty-seven years in Hawaii and on the mainland. Your Committee finds that the nominee's unique abilities and specific experience in laser and atomic research will materially contribute to the Board.

DAVID EASA, M.D., is a doctor with Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children's Clinical Research Center. The nominee received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University and an M.D. degree from the University of Louisville. The nominee has a background in health care and has held various positions in health care in the last thirty-three years in Hawaii and on the mainland. Your Committee finds that the nominee's dedication and commitment to clinical research as well as his unique knowledge, education, and scholarly pursuits will be an asset to the Board.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Higher Education 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 Higher Education,

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CLAYTON HEE, Chair