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

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony on behalf of NEAL M. OTANI from the Aloha Tower Development Corporation and five individuals. Mr. Otani earned a Bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education from the University of Hawaii. He is the president of Y. Fukunaga Products, Ltd., the wholesale produce business his family has operated for the past sixty years. Mr. Otani has interacted with the commercial harbor and airport industries throughout his more than thirty-five years with the company. He is familiar with the issues regarding the development of the waterfront and the Kakaako area in order to enhance trade activity, beautify the waterfront, stimulate downtown commercial activities, and expand public access and usage.

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 Board of Directors.

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.