Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 476, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee, and finds the nominee to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the Medical Advisory Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of ALAN SERIKAWA from the Department of Transportation. Dr. Serikawa has practiced optometry for over fifteen years. He is a graduate of Moanalua High School, the University of Hawaii, and the Southern California College of Optometry. His experience will be an asset to the Medical Advisory Board regarding vision standards for drivers of motor vehicles.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Health 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.