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

begs leave to report as follows:

Testimony in support of the nomination was submitted by The Shiatsu Therapeutic Association of America, Mauka-Makai in Hawaii, Aisen Shiatsu School, Inc., and Aisen Chiryo Doin, Inc.

Mr. Wilfred S. Pang is a licensed massage therapist who graduated from Aisen Shiatsu School and studied lomilomi massage with Kumu Kalua Kaiahua. In addition to maintaining a private practice, the nominee teaches at Aisen Shiatsu School, and provides massage therapy to seniors at the Palolo Chinese Home and Central Union Church Adult Day Care Center.

Mr. Pang's commitment to serving the public is evidenced by a long and distinguished history of community service. He is a former chairman of the Hawaii State Commission on Children and Youth, former trustee for Palama Settlement, past president and trustee of the Hawaii Lions Eye Foundation and Eye Bank, and former advisor, board member, and big brother for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Hawaii. In addition, he helped organize and served as a director with the National Association and International Association of Crime Victims Compensation Boards. Mr. Pang is a 1967 recipient of the legal profession's Liberty Bell Award, given to an individual who has demonstrated leadership and dedication to the principles of a democratic system of government.

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.