Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2003

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Science, Arts, and Technology, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 289, 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 Gae Bergquist-Trommald has the necessary character, experience, and qualifications to serve on the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission.

Your Committee received testimony from the nominee in response to questions posed by the Committee. Testimony in support of the nominee was submitted by the Hawaii Theatre Center and four individuals.

Your Committee finds that Gae Bergquist-Trommald studied English literature and zoology at McMurray College and is presently a senior financial advisor with Merrill Lynch. Ms. Bergquist-Trommald has also held positions as senior vice president and regional vice president with two Hawaii visitor industry companies. Ms. Bergquist-Trommald is active in the community, having served as a volunteer with the Hawaii Youth Symphony, the Hawaii Theatre Capital Campaign, and Friends of Washington Place, among other organizations.

Your Committee finds that the nominee has been appointed based upon her credentials and a desire to serve as a volunteer member of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Commission.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Science, Arts, and Technology 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.