Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2002

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Education, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 236, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Upon review of the testimony and statements submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that she has the necessary character, experience, and qualifications to serve on the State Post-Secondary Education Commission ("Commission").

Your Committee received testimony in support of Ms. Miyashiro's nomination from the State Representative from the 34^th District and from a private citizen.

Your Committee finds that the nominee is being reappointed for another term on the Commission. Ms. Miyashiro has been involved with public education both as a community member and as a parent for many years, and has been active at the school level, the district level, and the state level.

Most notably, Ms. Miyashiro was a member of the District School Advisory Council (SAC) for the Central Oahu District for eight years, serving as chairperson for five years. Those who have dealt with Ms. Miyashiro praise her knowledge, dedication, and experience.

Based upon this review, your Committee finds that the nominee has been appointed based upon her credentials, integrity, and a desire to improve Hawaii through her service on 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.