Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 182 and 183, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, résumés, and statements submitted by the nominees, and finds the nominees to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the position of nomination.

Your Committee received testimony in support of Lisa A. Dunn from the Crime Victim Compensation Commission and an individual. Ms. Dunn is a program director for the Oahu Domestic Abuse Shelters of Child and Family Services. She has been an advocate for victims for fifteen years and concurrently she has instructed in the field of social work at the University of Hawaii and Hawaii Pacific University. Ms. Dunn represents victims' groups as a representative to the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision. She has also earned a masters degree of social work with a concentration in social development from the University of Hawaii.

Your Committee received testimony in support of Rebecca S. Ward from the Crime Victim Compensation Commission and two individuals. Ms. Ward is president of Ward Research with twenty-six years of experience in market research in Hawaii. She also serves as moderator to focus groups conducted by the company. Ms. Ward is currently a board member of the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii and the Girl Scouts of America, Hawaii Council. She has performed pro bono work for various non profit organizations and is active in several professional organizations.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.