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

begs leave to report as follows:

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs testified in support of the nomination.

RONALD L. YOUNG, D.M.D., earned his doctor of dental medicine degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University and has been licensed to practice dentistry in Hawaii since 1982. After receiving his degree, Dr. Young established the Nanakuli Dental Office, which he continues to operate today. The nominee is a member of the Honolulu County Dental Association, Hawaii Dental Association, and American Dental Association. Additionally, Dr. Young has served on the Board of Dental Examiners since 2000.

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.