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. 344, 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 of Thomas M. Phillips.

THOMAS M. PHILLIPS has had an exemplary career in the Police Department of the County of Maui since 1976, rising steadily through the ranks until he was appointed Chief of Police in 1998. He has been a conscientious and contributing member of the Board of Private Detectives and Guards since 2004, and provides invaluable technical expertise in the Board's deliberations concerning the role of private security personnel in safeguarding persons and property in our communities. Your Committee looks forward to the continuing benefits of Chief Phillips' participation in the Board's discussions and decisions.

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.