STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1831

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 359, 360

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 Nos. 359 and 360, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Board of Massage Therapy

G.M. No. 359	LAURA Y. CHOCK, for a term to expire 6-30-2010; and
G.M. No. 360	WILFRED S. PANG, for a term to expire 6-30-2011,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories and statements submitted by the nominees, Laura Y. Chock and Wilfred S. Pang, with regard to their respective nominations to the Board of Massage Therapy.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Laura Y. Chock from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and two individuals.

     Ms. Chock began her career with the Department of Education and retired in 1978 as a beginning teacher supervisor.  She has continued to be active with community service and professional organizations.  Ms. Chock has been serving on the Board of Massage Therapy as an interim appointee since August 15, 2006.  Ms. Chock's participation and background make it clear that she is a very dedicated public servant who is willing to devote her time and energy to fulfill her civic duty.

     Testimony in support of the nomination of Wilfred S. Pang was received from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and one individual.

     Mr. Pang is currently a licensed massage therapist in the State and is currently the chair of the Board of Massage Therapy.  He was first appointed to the Board of Massage Therapy on July 1, 2003.  Mr. Pang is active in numerous organizations, including the International Ki Institute of Health Management & Research, the International Foundation of Bio-Magnetics as a touch healing practitioner, and the Shiatsu Therapeutic Association of America.  Mr. Pang also contributes his time and his services to various community organizations.  Mr. Pang's wealth of knowledge and experience make him ideal to continue serving on the Board of Massage Therapy.

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Affordable Housing that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, 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.

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