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. 310, 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 William D. Souza has the necessary character, experience, and qualifications to serve on the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.

Your Committee received testimony from the nominee in response to questions posed by the Committee.

Your Committee finds that William D. Souza holds a B.A. degree from Chaminade University and is Project Coordinator for the Native Hawaiian Community Based Education Learning Center at Leeward Community College. Mr. Souza has also held positions with the Father Damien of Molokai Beatification Commission, KHON TV, and as an instructor and coordinator with the Office of Continuing Education and Training at the Leeward Community College. Mr. Souza is active in the community, having served on the boards of directors for Alu Like, Inc., Friends of Iolani Palace, Friends of the Royal Hawaiian Band and the Royal Order of Kamehameha, amongst others.

Your Committee finds that the nominee has been appointed based upon his credentials and a desire to serve as a volunteer member of the King Kamehameha Celebration 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.