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. 376, 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 WILLES LEE from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and two individuals. Mr. Lee graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Mr. Lee also holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Central Michigan University. Mr. Lee served in the United States Army for over twenty-four years in a number of leadership positions, including the command of soldiers at the platoon, company, battalion, and installation levels in war as well as in peacetime. Mr. Lee also served as the Action Officer and Branch Chief for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon. In addition to his distinguished military career, Mr. Lee was also a Senior Account Executive for an international telecommunications company and worked with company engineers to increase company sales in the Pacific region.

Mr. Lee has been serving as an interim appointment on the State Boxing Commission since May 2003 and has tirelessly worked with other Commission members in revising and updating Hawaii's boxing law so that it conforms to the requirements of federal law. Mr. Lee's experience and familiarity with the issues before the State Boxing Commission make him well qualified for appointment to the Commission.

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.