Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Water, Land, and Agriculture, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 390, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

MICHAEL N. GOSHI is a senior principal of Design Partners Incorporated. As an experienced registered architect in Hawaii, Mr. Goshi has a background in planning, architectural design, and production of large-scale buildings. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and has also served on the Hawaii Community Development Authority since 1999 and is currently the Authority's vice chairman.

Testimony in support of Mr. Goshi was submitted by the Hawaii Community Development Authority, Castle & Cooke Hawaii, Child & Family Service, and two individuals.

Your Committee finds that the nominee's experience and expertise, coupled with a strong commitment to public service, make Mr. Goshi an asset to the Hawaii Community Development Authority.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Water, Land, and Agriculture 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.