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

begs leave to report as follows:

FRANCES PAULETTE HACKBARTH is a retiree who worked for thirty-four years as a computer specialist for the United States Navy at Camp Smith, during which time she was also an instructor in sexual harassment prevention for supervisors. Her current volunteer activities include coordinating church ministry visits to hospitalized and homebound persons, as well as supporting and hosting homeless families. She looks forward to participation on the Board of Psychology as a means to serve the ever-growing need for therapy and counseling.

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.