Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2001

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Education, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 188, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nominee from the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce.

Your Committee finds that Mr. Ono has been in the banking industry for over twenty-three years and is presently a Senior Vice President at First Hawaiian Bank. He is also active in the community through such organizations as the University of Hawaii Foundation, Building Industry Association, numerous Chambers of Commerce, and numerous Maui-based groups.

Your Committee further finds that Mr. Ono's understanding of the educational needs of today's youths and appreciation for the value of quality education and the interaction between education and professional development would make him a valuable asset for administering Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education programs. Mr. Ono will bring a fresh, community-minded business perspective to the activities of the Commission.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, character, 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.