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

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of ROBERT M. LEE from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

Mr. Lee's vast experience with boxing in Hawaii is unmatched. Among the positions he has held in his long career include Amateur Boxing Champion in the Territory of Hawaii; licensed boxing referee and judge; Hawaii Boxing coach, trainer, and manager; Chief Boxing Inspector, State of Hawaii; Executive Secretary, Hawaii Boxing Commission; President, World Boxing Association; and Advisor, Hawaii Boxing Commission.

Your Committee finds that, as a current board member, Mr. Lee is an active, dedicated, and objective member of the Commission who should be reappointed. His reappointment will ensure continuity of the Commission's efforts to effectively oversee boxing in this State.

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.