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

begs leave to report as follows:

The Hawaii Women's Rodeo Association, Aloha International Moving Services, Inc., American Vanpac Carriers, Inc., Goodrich Trading Company, Inc., and three individuals testified in support of the nomination.

CHARLES AKI, nominated as a consumer member, has a degree in business administration and is general manager for a moving company. Mr. Aki's interest in the area of health care is based on his extensive knowledge and experience in the natural healing arts. The nominee was described in supporting testimony as conscientious, responsible, and ethical, and as a creative problem solver.

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.