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 No. 432, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of the appointment of MELISSA TEVES PAVLICEK from the Aloha Tower Development Corporation and seven individuals. Ms. Pavlicek grew up on Maui and is a graduate of the University of Hawaii and William S. Richardson School of Law. She is an attorney in private practice, with an emphasis on business transactions and government affairs. Ms. Pavlicek sits on the Hawaii Justice Foundation Board of Directors and serves as vice president of the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii. She has served as an officer of the Hawaii State Bar Association and as president of Hawaii Women Lawyers. In response to questions posed by your Committee, Ms. Pavlicek communicated her desire to help the Aloha Tower Development Corporation balance economic development with environmental and cultural preservation.

Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee, and finds the nominee to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the Aloha Tower Development Corporation.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your 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 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.