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

begs leave to report as follows:

Upon review of the testimony and written statement submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that Carl L. Simons has the necessary character, experience, and qualifications to serve on the Board of Directors of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority.

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

Your Committee finds that Carl L. Simons holds a B.B.A. degree from the University of Hawaii and is President of Hawaiian Cement. Mr. Simons has experience as a certified public accountant and vice president of finance for two Hawaii companies, and as an officer and owner of West Hawaii Concrete and Hawaiian Cement. Mr. Simons is active in the community, having served as an officer of various organizations, including the Cement and Concrete Industry of Hawaii, the Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce, and the Big Island Business Council, and as a member of other professional and community organizations.

Your Committee finds that the nominee has been appointed based upon his credentials and a desire to serve as a volunteer member on the Board of Directors of the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority.

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.