STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1629

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 627, 628, 629, 630

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2015

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 627, 628, 629, and 630, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Advisory Board on Veterans' Services

 

G.M. No. 627

MICHAEL LILLY,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015;

 

G.M. No. 628

MICHAEL LILLY,

for a term to expire 6-30-2019;

 

G.M. No. 629

WILBERT PEREIRA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2019; and

 

G.M. No. 630

JAMES TRAXLER,

for a term to expire 6-30-2018,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Michael Lilly, Wilbert Pereira, and James Traxler to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Advisory Board on Veterans' Services.

 


MICHAEL LILLY

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Michael Lilly from the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, State Office of Veterans' Services, and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Lilly's professional experience and military background qualify him for appointment and reappointment to the Advisory Board on Veterans' Services.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Lilly has an extensive military and legal background.  Mr. Lilly served in Vietnam and retired as a Naval Reserve Captain after thirty years of service.  Mr. Lilly served as the State's Attorney General and First Deputy Attorney General and is currently a partner in the Honolulu law firm of Ning, Lilly, and Jones.  Mr. Lilly has received numerous awards and honors, including the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Helen Kinau Wilder Friendship Award.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Lilly has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of Board members and recommends that Mr. Lilly be appointed and reappointed to the Advisory Board on Veterans' Services based on his legal background and commitment to the military.

 

WILBERT PEREIRA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Wilbert Pereira from the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency and four individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Pereira's knowledge and prior experience qualify him for reappointment to the Advisory Board on Veterans' Services.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Pereira, a Vietnam veteran and a member of the Hawaii Army National Guard for over four years, currently serves on the Advisory Board on Veterans' Services and has proven to be a hardworking and contributing member.  Mr. Pereira is dedicated to veterans and is an active member of various veteran organizations, including the Kauai Veterans Council, Kauai Veterans Center Management Committee, and Kauai Vietnam Era Veterans Association, of which he is currently the Secretary and Treasurer.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Pereira's experience as a current member of the Advisory Board on Veterans' Services and insights, garnered from his military service and commitment to issues related to veterans, will continue to provide a valuable perspective and recommends Mr. Pereira's reappointment to the Advisory Board on Veterans' Services.

 

JAMES TRAXLER

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of James Traxler from the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; State Office of Veterans' Services; Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Hawaii; and three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Traxler's knowledge and prior experience qualify him for appointment to the Advisory Board on Veterans' Services.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Traxler retired from the United States Army Corps of Engineers after twenty years of service.  Following his retirement, Mr. Traxler served as the Public Works Director for Santa Fe County in New Mexico and was the sole owner of Wildcat Sewing and Sunscreens.  Currently, Mr. Traxler is active in the community and lends his expertise and time to the Big Island Retired Military Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12122, West Hawaii Veterans Command, and American Legion.  Mr. Traxler has received numerous awards and honors, including the Legion of Merit, United States Army Bronze Star, and United States Army Meritorious Service Medal.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Traxler's military background, professional experience, and determination will be beneficial and recommends his appointment to the Advisory Board on Veterans' Services.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs 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 Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs,

 

 

 

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WILL ESPERO, Chair