STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1727

                                   Honolulu, Hawaii
                                                     , 1999

                                   RE:  GOV. MSG. NO. 222
                                        




Honorable Norman Mizuguchi
President of the Senate
Twentieth State Legislature
Regular Session of 1999
State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which
was referred Governor's Message No. 222, submitting for study and
consideration the nomination of:

BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY

     G.M. No. 222       MICHELLE NAKATA and EMY M. YAMAUCHI, for
                        terms to expire June 30, 2002, and

                        LEE YETTA STEIN, for a term to expire
                        June 30, 2003,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Upon review of the statements submitted by the nominees,
your Committee finds that the aforementioned nominees are
volunteers, willing to serve without compensation, who will work
with compassion and commitment.  Your Committee further finds
that the nominees have been appointed based upon their
professional credentials, integrity, and a desire to make Hawaii
better through their participation on the Board of Massage
Therapy.

     Your Committee specifically notes the following:

     Upon review of the resume and background information
submitted by Michelle Nakata, your Committee finds that she holds
a Bachelor of Arts degree, Carleton College.  Her extensive
training and  experience provide her with both the knowledge and
the skills necessary to serve this board well.  Michelle Nakata

 
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is a licensed massage therapist in Hawaii, and holds a National
certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.  She currently
works at Kapiolani Women's Center. 

     Testimony in support of Michelle Nakata was submitted by the
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

     Upon review of the resume and background information
submitted by Emy M. Yamauchi, your Committee finds that she has
attended both Kaimuki High School, and Kapiolani Community
College.  Emy M. Yamauchi is a licensed massage therapist in
Hawaii, and has held various positions which have added to
leadership skills.

     Testimony in support of Emy M. Yamauchi was submitted by the
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

     Upon review of the resume and background information
submitted by Lee Yetta Stein, your Committee finds that she has a
Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Hawaii, and
a Bachelor's degree in University Studies from the University of
New Mexico.  Along with substantial experience in the field of
social work, which had garnered her honors and awards, Lee Yetta
Stein has also devoted much time and energy towards the study of
massage.  Lee Yetta Stein is a licensed massage therapist in both
Hawaii and New Mexico, and owns private practices in both states.
Lee Yetta Stein has studied many different types of massage, from
LomiLomi and ancient Hawaiian bodywork to a variety of Eastern
techniques.  

     Your Committee diligently questioned the nominees who
appeared before the Committee about the role of the Board of
Massage Therapy, the relevance of their previous experience, and
the goals they wish to accomplish during their term on the board.
Your Committee believes that the nominees adequately responded to
the Committee's inquiries.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that is attached to
this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the
background, character, experience, and qualifications of the
nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the
positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate
advise and consent to the nominations.


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



                                   ______________________________
                                   BRIAN KANNO, Co-Chair



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                                   BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Co-Chair

 
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