Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 294, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of KATHRYN RICE ILGEN, DVM, from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

Dr. Ilgen has been a licensed veterinarian in Hawaii since September 11, 1991. She has actively practiced veterinary medicine at the Makawao Veterinary Clinic in upcountry Maui since 1991. As a member of both the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association,
Dr. Ilgen is familiar with the issues addressed by the Board of Veterinary Examiners.

Dr. Ilgen has served on the Board since July 1, 2002, and is one of five members who must be a veterinarian who has been licensed to practice for at least five years and is currently active in the practice of veterinary medicine. Your Committee finds that, as a current board member, Dr. Ilgen is a diligent, thorough, and dedicated member of the Board who should be reappointed.

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.