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. 300, 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 the nominee from an individual.

Jamie W. Furutani is a practicing veterinarian with seven years experience in treating small animals such as dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and exotic pets. She is affiliated with the Waipahu-Leeward Veterinary Clinic where she began working as a veterinary technician in 1993. Ms. Furutani is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association. Ms. Furutani is a graduate of Maryknoll High School, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Oregon, and received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Oregon State University, College of Veterinary Medicine.

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.