Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2003

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 282, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Four individuals testified in support of the nomination.

Ms. Kau`i Alapa has eleven years of experience in makeup artistry and instruction. She is the official makeup artist for Hawaii Stars Presents, Inc. and L.A. Image Corporation, and personal makeup artist and consultant for numerous beauty pageant title holders. The nominee has also conducted makeup artistry and image development workshops in the public and private sectors.

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.