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. 334, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Upon review of the testimony and written statements submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Thomas F. Jackson has the necessary character, experience, and qualifications to serve on the Board of Psychology ("Board").

Thomas F. Jackson is an Equal Opportunity Officer with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. He has an extensive background in administration for the United States military. Mr. Jackson has also previously served on the Architectural Access Committee, which he chaired for five years. He is active in the community volunteering his time for the Hawaii Literacy and Hawaii Foodbank.

Based upon the foregoing and the testimony submitted, your Committee finds that the nominee has been appointed based upon his credentials, integrity, and a desire to improve Hawaii through 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 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.