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 Nos. 441, 442, 443, 444, 446, and 447, 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 SAM AIONA from nine individuals. Testimony in opposition was received from one individual. Mr. Aiona is a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Hilo and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Hawaii. He served in the State House of Representatives for two years and is currently a loan officer at American Pacific Mortgage. His community involvement includes past president of the Kuhio Lions Club and founding president of the Waikiki Jaycees.

Your Committee received testimony in support of D. MELE CARROLL from Akaku: Maui County TV, two Maui County Council Members, and sixteen individuals. Testimony in opposition was received from one individual. Ms. Carroll is an executive assistant and chief legislative liaison for the Office of the Mayor in Maui County. She is a graduate of James Campbell High School in Ewa Beach and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Hawaii-Hilo. Ms. Carroll is active in numerous community and cultural organizations.

Your Committee received testimony in support of JENNY FUJITA from six individuals. Testimony in opposition was received from one individual. Ms. Fujita is a partner with a full-service public relations firm based on Kauai. She has an extensive background in communications and public relations. Ms. Fujita holds a Bachelor degree in psychology from Bucknell University. She is active in various Kauai community and professional organizations, including the Public Relations Society of America.

Your Committee received testimony in support of GERRY SILVA from one individual. Testimony in opposition was received from one individual. Mr. Silva is the deputy director of the City and County of Honolulu's Customer Service Department and is responsible for oversight of the department's budget, personnel matters, union consultation, and coordination with other city agencies. He previously served as chief of staff of the Hawaii Army National Guard. Mr. Silva is a graduate of the Army War College and holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Hawaii.

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 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.