Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2001

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 259, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination from the President and Chief Executive Officer of Kauai Medical Clinic.

H. Roger Netzer, M.D., holds a medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School, and is board certified in otolaryngology. Dr. Netzer has practiced medicine at the Kauai Medical Clinic since 1972 and is a member of the American College of Surgeons.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Housing 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.