Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2001

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 310, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

For terms to expire upon the adjournment sine die of the second regular session of the Legislature.

begs leave to report as follows:

Upon review of the statements submitted by the nominees, your Committee finds that the aforementioned nominees have been appointed based upon their credentials, integrity, and a desire to make Hawaii a better place to live and do business. Your Committee further finds that the nominees will work with compassion and commitment to assist in administering the government functions related to the Tax Review Commission.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, character, 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.