Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 231, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Optometric Association, and two individuals testified in support of the nomination.

TIMOTHY H. MOON, O.D., received his doctor of optometry degree from the Southern College of Optometry, and has been engaged in the private practice of optometry since 1996. Dr. Moon has a history of community service, having volunteered his professional services for the past eight years on medical missions to developing countries. Additionally, the nominee has volunteered with the United Methodist Church's Vision Project 20/20, which provides eyeglasses to the needy. Dr. Moon has served as an interim appointee to the Board of Examiners in Optometry since July 2004.

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.