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 No. 379, 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 has received testimony in support of MILTON K. PA from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, State Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations, and Hui Kako'o 'Aina Ho'opulapula. Mr. Pa served thirty-five years with the Department of Education as a teacher and administrator. The last eight years of his career were spent as a resource teacher for the Windward Oahu District specifically teaching Hawaiian Studies. Mr. Pa earned a Bachelor of Science degree from The Church College of Hawaii, attended graduate classes at the University of Hawaii and held a Professional Certificate from the Department of Education. He is an active member of numerous Hawaiian cultural organizations, as well as various community and professional organizations. His community service includes serving as co-chair of the Oahu District Council of Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs and first vice president of the King Kamehameha Celebration Commission.

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 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.