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

begs leave to report as follows:

Testimony in support of the nomination was submitted by Kenneth H. Arakawa DDS, Inc., Pacific Family Dental, Inc., and Endodontic Associates.

Dr. Jeffrey K. Miyazawa was awarded a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1994 from Creighton University. He has practiced dentistry as an associate in private practice, as an endodontic volunteer with the Kalihi-Palama Health Clinic, in correctional facilities throughout the State, and presently, as owner of Windward City Family Dentistry, Inc. The nominee is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, Hawaii Dental Association, and Honolulu County Dental Society.

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.