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STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT NO.

13-111 RE: C.R.

NO.

13-99/EA SUBJECT: THE NOMINATION OF TADAO P. SIGRAH AS CONSUL GENERAL IN HONOLULU MAY 20, 2004 The Honorable Peter M. Christian Speaker, Thirteenth Congress Federated States of Micronesia Third Regular Session, 2004 Dear Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on External Affairs, to which was referred C.R.

No.

13-99, entitled: "A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF MR. TADAO P. SIGRAH FOR THE POSITION OF CONSUL-GENERAL AT THE FSM CONSULATE IN HAWAII.
", begs leave to report as follows: The intent and purpose of the resolution are expressed in its title.

The President has nominated Mr. Sigrah to the above referenced Consul-General Position.

This position was vacated by Mr. Kasio Mida who was appointed as the FSM Ambassador to Japan.

On May 14, 2004, your Committee on External Affairs held a public hearing on Mr. Sigrah's nomination.
Present during the hearing were the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs, most of the heads and deputy heads of FSM Missions, and a representative from the Office of the President.

The nominee himself was also present during the hearing.

During the hearing, the Committee was able to hear from the Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs.

The Secretary stated that as head of the Department, he has full confidence in Mr. Sigrah and supports his nomination.
The Secretary cited Mr. Sigrah's background, and experience and long tenure with the department and his successful performance of foreign service responsibilities.

The heads of Missions and Consul-General present during the hearing also offered their full support of Mr. Sigrah’s confirmation.

The nominee stated to the Committee that he is willing and ready to serve in the position if he receives the blessing of the Congress.

The Committee was also provided with a copy of Mr. Sigrah’s bio-data.
Your Committee notes that the nominee has served not only this Government but also the prior Trust STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT NO.

13-111 RE: C.R.

NO.

13-99/EA SUBJECT: THE NOMINATION OF TADAO P. SIGRAH AS CONSUL GENERAL IN HONOLULU MAY 20, 2004 Territory Government for over thirty years.

For more than twenty-five years, he has served in key positions in the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Sigrah is currently serving as the Federated States of Micronesia Deputy Chief of Mission in our Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York.

Your Committee finds that the nominee possesses the qualifications, confidence and skills necessary and fitting for the position for which he is being nominated.

Based on the forgoing, your committee is in full support of C.R.

No.

13-99 and recommends its adoption.


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