Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2002

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 273, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs testified in support of the nominations.

Ms. Vicki Von Stroheim-Seay manages a staffing services business and has thirty years of experience in small business. She has served on the Board of Massage Therapy (Board) for the last four years and previously served on the Board of Electricians. In addition, the nominee has been a volunteer with Junior Achievement and the Girl Scouts.

Ms. Michelle Nakata Takemoto is a licensed massage therapist with national certification in therapeutic massage and bodywork. She is a member of the Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals. Ms. Takemoto has served on the Board for the last four years.

Ms. Emy M. Yamauchi is a licensed massage therapist, with a variety of work experiences in retail and personnel services. Ms. Yamauchi has served as a massage therapist member of the Board for the last four years

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 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.