Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Transportation and Government Operations, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 203, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nominee from the Department of Transportation. The nominee received a BS degree from Georgetown University and a MD degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He has been in private practice specializing in orthopedic surgery since 1970, and is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He is active in community volunteer work, including the Hawaiian Humane Society and various non-profit boards and committees. The nominee's expertise and experience as an orthopedic surgeon is an asset to the Medical Advisory Board which advises the Director of Transportation on matters concerning physical and mental conditions that might impair driving ability.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Committee on Transportation and Government Operations 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.