STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3642

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 794, 795, 796, 797, 798

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Transportation and Energy, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 794, 795, 796, 797, and 798, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

State Highway Safety Council

 

G.M. No. 794

THOMAS NOYES,

for a term to expire 06-30-2018;

 

G.M. No. 795

JUSTIN KOLLAR,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020;

 

G.M. No. 796

MITCHELL ROTH,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020;

 

G.M. No. 797

DARREN IZUMO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020; and

 

G.M. No. 798

JEEN KWAK PANG,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Thomas Noyes, Justin Kollar, Mitchell Roth, Darren Izumo, and Jeen Kwak Pang

to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Highway Safety Council.

 

 

THOMAS NOYES

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Thomas Noyes from the Department of Transportation, Lihu'e Business Association, and six individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Thomas Noyes is the Executive Director of Kauai Path, Inc.  He has more than thirty-four years of experience in non-profit, state, corporate, and community project management and communications.  Mr. Noyes is currently a member of the Kauai Na Ala Hele Advisory Council, serving since 2012, and as Chair until 2015.

 

     Mr. Noyes appreciates the nexus between transportation systems that encourage pedestrian, bicycle, and public transit and the increased physical activity levels resulting from that lifestyle.  Further, Mr. Noyes has worked tirelessly with appointed State and County of Kauai personnel and community members to promote the safety and attractiveness of active transportation systems.  While at Kauai Path's, he has devoted his efforts to fully integrate walking, bicycling, and public transit into the fabric of daily life as contributing components of a well-functioning multi-modal transportation system.

 

JUSTIN KOLLAR

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Justin Kollar from the Department of Transportation; Kauai Path, Inc.; and two individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Justin Kollar is the Prosecuting Attorney for the County of Kauai, a position he has held since 2012.  He is responsible for the prosecution of all criminal offenses within the geographical jurisdiction arising under state law or county ordinance, as well as litigate in state courts.  Mr. Kollar has been an invaluable member on the State Highway Safety Council since 2012.  Additionally, he has been a tremendous resource as a member on the Department of Transportation's Hawaii Impaired Driving Task Force.  As such, Mr. Koller will continue to be an asset to the State Highway Safety Council.

 


MITCHELL ROTH

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Mitchell Roth from the Department of Transportation and two individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Roth is currently the Prosecuting Attorney for the County of Hawaii.  His accomplishments include developing the Community Oriented Prosecution Program; helping to design and establish the Pahoa Weed and Seed project; and helping to design initiatives to reduce crime in numerous communities on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Mr. Roth is a valued member of the State Highway Safety Council who has served two four-year terms on the Council, with a two-year break in between.  He previously served as Chair of the State Highway Safety Council and the Department of Transportation's Strategic Highway Safety Plan.

 

DARREN IZUMO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Darren Izumo from the Department of Transportation and two individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Major Darren Izumo is currently the Commander of the Traffic Division of the Honolulu Police Department.  During his twenty-five years with the Honolulu Police Department, Major Izumo has been in Patrol, Vehicular Homicide Section, Criminal Investigations, and Internal Affairs.  As Commander of the Traffic Division, Major Izumo helps oversee traffic flow, traffic enforcement, metered parking enforcement, and the investigation of fatal and critical injury vehicle collisions.  Major Izumo's diverse experience and knowledge will make him an invaluable member of the State Highway Safety Council.

 

JEEN KWAK PANG

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Jeen Kwak Pang from the Department of Transportation, Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu, and two individuals.

 

     Your Committee finds that Jeen Kwak Pang is Division Chief of the Misdemeanor Traffic Division of the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu, a position she has held since 1997.  During her nineteen years of service with the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, Ms. Pang has gained experience trying cases where offenses have occurred on Hawaii's roadways.  As the Division Chief of the Misdemeanor Traffic Division, she oversees cases ranging from parking tickets to homicides caused by motor vehicle collisions.  Ms. Pang's knowledge of the criminal justice system will provide a significant contribution to the State Highway Safety Council.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation and Energy 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 Transportation and Energy,

 

 

 

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LORRAINE R. INOUYE, Chair