STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1842

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 297

 

 

 

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fourth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2007

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Affordable Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 297, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

State Boxing Commission of Hawai'i

 

G.M. No. 297

DELLA K. MARTIN-YOUNG,

for a term to expire 6-30-2011,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history and statement submitted by the nominee, and finds Della K. Martin-Young to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the State Boxing Commission.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Della K. Martin-Young from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

 

     Ms. Young has been involved in the sport of boxing since 1985.  She currently serves as an official for amateur boxing and has participated in the United States Amateur Boxing Championships, the Golden Gloves Championships, and the Junior Olympics Championships.  She also serves as a chief of officials for the Local Boxing Committee and as a judge in professional boxing matches.  With her training and experience, Ms. Martin-Young brings a wealth of knowledge and commitment to the issues affecting all aspects of the sport of boxing, making her a key component to the State Boxing Commission.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Affordable 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.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Affordable Housing,

 

 

 

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BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair