Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 251, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of ROBERT ARTHURS from three individuals. He is an active check pilot for the Civil Air Patrol, a commercial flight instructor, and manages his own properties. Mr. Arthurs is a member of the Elks, the Shrine Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars, National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter, and the County Coordinator for the American Association of Retired Persons. He also volunteers actively in the community. He was formerly a member of the United States Army Reserve, in which he obtained a Bronze Star and an Air Medal.

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.