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. 209, 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.

Testimony in support of JAMES P. CHUNG was received from the International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 126. Mr. Chung is a licensed elevator mechanic maintenance specialist with twenty-nine years of experience in the elevator industry. He was born and raised on Oahu. Mr. Chung is a Vietnam War veteran who received an honorable discharge from the United States Army.

Your Committee finds that Mr. Chung has completed one term as a member of the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board and continues to serve on an interim basis. He is committed to ensure the protection of the general public and very familiar with the functions of the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board.

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.