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. 486, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Big Island Toyota, Inc., and Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association testified in support of the nomination.

WAYNE K. De LUZ, a graduate of the Northwoods Institute in Midland Michigan, is vice president and general manager of Hilo-Kona Mazda Subaru, a licensed motor vehicle dealership. Mr. De Luz has been involved in the automotive industry for over twenty-five years and has served in almost every auto dealership position. Over the years, the nominee has earned numerous dealership awards and is currently president-elect of the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association. Mr. De Luz is a current member of the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board.

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.