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

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of LIONEL Y. TOKIOKA from one individual.

Mr. Tokioka has a long history of personal involvement in business as the President and CEO of International Savings and Loan. He is also well-recognized and respected throughout the community as a leader in various organizations including the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, the University of Hawaii Alumni Association, and the Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation.

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.