STAND. COM. REP. NO. 851

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 533, 534

 

 

 

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 Nos. 533 and 534, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Kaua'i Aquatic Life and Wildlife Advisory Committee

 

G.M. No. 533

DENNIS EGUCHI,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016; and

 

G.M. No. 534

KENT YAMAUCHI,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Dennis Eguchi and Kent Yamauchi to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Kauai Aquatic Life and Wildlife Advisory Committee.

 

DENNIS EGUCHI

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Dennis Eguchi from the Department of Land and Natural Resources and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Eguchi's professional background, effective past service on the Committee, and dedication to serving the public qualify him for appointment to the Kauai Aquatic Life and Wildlife Advisory Committee.  Mr. Eguchi has served one term on the Committee and has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to the diligent execution of his duties on the Committee.  Mr. Eguchi is an avid lifelong fisherman and hunter with a deep appreciation for Hawaii's natural bounty of aquatic and land wildlife, including an understanding of the need for responsible taking and conservation of wildlife.  Mr. Eguchi is familiar with board procedures and protocol by virtue of his prior service on the Committee and his experience on the Western Pacific Management Council, where he served as an advisor to Saipan from 1974 to 1982.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Eguchi has been reappointed to the Kauai Aquatic Life and Wildlife Advisory Committee based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

KENT YAMAUCHI

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Kent Yamauchi from the Department of Land and Natural Resources and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Yamauchi's professional background, effective past service on the Committee, and dedication to serving the public qualify him for appointment to the Kauai Aquatic Life and Wildlife Advisory Committee.  Mr. Yamauchi has served one term on the Committee and has demonstrated an extraordinary dedication to the fulfillment of his responsibilities on the Committee.  Mr. Yamauchi is a lifelong resident of Kauai and is an avid outdoorsman dedicated to preserving Kauai's natural resources for future generations.  Mr. Yamauchi has demonstrated excellent leadership during his twenty-year career as a member of the Hawaii Air National Guard and at his current position as a Range Control Officer at the Pacific Missile Range Facility.  Mr. Yamauchi holds several leadership positions in private organizations in the community and has demonstrated a considerable commitment to public service.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Yamauchi has been reappointed to the Kauai Aquatic Life and Wildlife Advisory Committee based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Energy and Environment that are 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 Energy and Environment,

 

 

 

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MIKE GABBARD, Chair