STAND. COM. REP. NO. 488

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 369

 

 

 

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2009

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Transportation, International and Intergovernmental Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 369, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Commission on Transportation

 

G.M. No. 369

OWEN MIYAMOTO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2013,

 

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Owen Miyamoto

from the Department of Transportation; American Society of Civil Engineers; Consulting Structural Hawaii Incorporated; Hawaii Pacific Engineers, Incorporated; Airport Concessionaires Committee; Hawaii 3R's; and two individuals.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

 

Mr. Miyamoto received a B.S. degree in civil engineering from the University of Hawai‘i and an M.S. degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois.  He is also a registered Professional Engineer in Hawai‘i.  Mr. Miyamoto has an outstanding record of government service, serving the State of Hawai‘i in numerous capacities, including Airports Administrator for twenty‑seven years.  During his forty-four year career with the State Department of Transportation, he assumed many duties, accumulated an exemplary performance record, and gained a keen understanding of the workings and challenges of our state airport and highway system.

 

     Your Committee notes that the nominee has served as Administrator for the Airports Division of the Department of Transportation, in which he was responsible for the management of the statewide airports system from small general aviation airports to the Honolulu International Airport.  Mr. Miyamoto's expertise and experience as a current member of the Commission on Transportation will allow him to contribute significantly to the work of the Commission. 

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation, International and Intergovernmental Affairs 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 Transportation, International and Intergovernmental Affairs,

 

 

 

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J. KALANI ENGLISH, Chair