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

begs leave to report as follows:

La'au Makana, The Medicine Bank testified in support of the nomination.

ALTON J. FUJIO, nominated as a public member, has worked in marketing and sales for various health industry-related companies for twelve years, during which time he has had the opportunity to work with medical professionals, including nurses. Currently, Mr. Fujio is employed as a pharmaceutical manufacturer's representative. Since 2000, the nominee has served on the board of directors of La'au Makana, The Medicine Bank.

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.