Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 517, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received personal testimony from ANDREW MUTSUO HIROSE.

Mr. Hirose is a graduate of Hilo High School. He attended Lehigh University, where he received his bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. From 1959 to 1987, Mr. Hirose held various engineering positions with Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar Company. From 1991 to 2001, Mr. Hirose worked for the Solid Waste Division of the County of Maui. He is now retired.

Your Committee finds that Mr. Hirose's wealth of experience and knowledge will serve him well as the member representing Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kaho`olawe on the Board of Registration.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs 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.