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. 331, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Upon review of the testimony and written statements submitted by the nominees, your Committee finds that Elwin D.H. Goo and Dennis Iwamura have the necessary character, experience, and qualifications to serve on the Board of Pharmacy ("Board").

Elwin D.H. Goo is a pharmacist serving as Chief of Inpatient Pharmacy Services, at Tripler Army Medical Center. He earned Bachelor of Arts and Pharm.D. degrees from the University of Southern California. Mr. Goo is an adjunct pharmacy professor and a preceptor to Tripler Army Medical Center's accredited pharmacy residency program. His professional affiliations include the American Society of Health System Pharmacists and American Pharmaceutical Association.

Dennis Iwamura is currently self-employed with an extensive background in sales. He maintains a serious interest in the field of pharmaceuticals and their responsible sale in the State.

Based upon the foregoing and the testimony submitted, your Committee finds that the nominees have been appointed based upon their credentials, integrity, and a desire to improve Hawaii through their service on the Board.

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.