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

begs leave to report as follows:

Testimony in support of the nomination of LAURIE H.Y. KAWAMURA was submitted by the Chief of Pharmacy Services at Schofield Barracks Army Health Clinic, and three individuals.

Laurie H.Y. Kawamura is currently senior sales consultant for sanofi-aventis Pharmaceuticals, and has previous experience as a sales consultant for Novartis Pharmaceuticals, new product introduction planner for Hewlett Packard Company, and assistant product manager for Levi Strauss & Company. Her references indicate that she is a genuine patient advocate with a dedication to community service and a commitment to consumer safety, who is also concise, accurate, and well-informed in her professional communications.

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.