Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Economic Development, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 161 and 162, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, résumé, and statements submitted by the nominee, and finds the nominee to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the Stadium Authority.

Your Committee received testimony in support of KEVIN H.M. CHONG KEE from the Aloha Stadium Manager and eleven individuals. Mr. Chong Kee graduated from Saint Louis High School and works as an electrician for his own business, Kevin's Electric Inc. Mr. Chong Kee's extensive business background, including owning his own small business for the past sixteen years, has endowed him with the business knowledge and practical skills, such as the ability to collaborate and work with a diverse group of individuals, which will assist him on the Stadium Authority.

Upon review of the statements submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that the nominee possesses both the business background and strong work ethic necessary to be an effective and contributing member of the Stadium Authority. Further, the nominee has already been serving on the Stadium Authority on an interim basis and therefore has the experience and knowledge necessary to handle the various issues before the Stadium Authority.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Economic Development that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, 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 nominations.