Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Business and Economic Development, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 271 and 272, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees, and finds the nominees to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the Stadium Authority.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of MARVIN A. FONG from the Stadium Authority and four individuals. Mr. Fong is a resident of Hawaii who graduated from University High School, earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from the University of Virginia, and a juris doctor from California Western School of Law. Mr. Fong has extensive business experience and community involvement. He is the president and chief operating officer of Market City, Limited in Honolulu. In addition to his business responsibilities, Mr. Fong serves on the Advisory Board of the American Box Car Racing International, is currently the chairman of the board at Arcadia Retirement Residence, and a board member of the Family Business Center. He previously served as chairman of the Honolulu Advisory Board of the Salvation Army and previously chaired the Board of Deacons at Central Union Church. Mr. Fong has served as an interim board member since September 2004.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of ALEXANDER C. KANE, JR. from the Stadium Authority and four individuals. Born and raised in Hawaii, Mr. Kane is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools and earned a bachelor's degree in secondary education from the University of Utah. He was a teacher for more than thirty-five years and served as director of athletics at Kailua High School from 1962 to 1994. Mr. Kane was in charge of the OIA Football League and his responsibilities included budgeting, scheduling games, transportation, facilities, public relations, legislative lobbying, public relations, facilities maintenance, fund-raising, and coaching duties. Mr. Kane is a member of a number of sports foundations and commissions in Hawaii, and also serves as the Hawaii High School Athletic Association Sports Coordinator for Girls Basketball. He has served as an interim board member since November 2004.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Committee on Business and Economic Development 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.