Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 181, submitting for study and consideration the nomination 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 position of nomination.

Your Committee received testimony in support of SHARLENE E. SUGANUMA from the Hawaii Credit Union League, Hawaii Central Credit Union, and one individual. Ms. Suganuma is the Accounting Manager of the Hawaii Central Credit Union where she has been employed for twenty-three years. She began her career as a teller and quickly moved up to an accounting position. During her tenure with the Hawaii Central Credit Union she has been involved in all facets of the business. She holds a BBA in accounting from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

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, 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.