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

begs leave to report as follows:

Testimony in support of the nomination was received from the Pearlside Boxing Club, Wailuku Boxing, B.C., and Evolution Boxing Club.

Ms. Della K. Martin (Young) is the first female to judge a professional boxing event in Hawaii. She has judged professional boxing matches since 1999, and has served as a boxing official since 1985 in various amateur events, including the US Championships, Golden Gloves Championships, Junior Olympic Championships, and PAL events. The nominee holds several positions within the Local Boxing Committee, including timekeeper, judge, secretary, and chief of officials.

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.