STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1827

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 414

 

 

 

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

 

Board of Acupuncture

 

G.M. No. 414

GARY K. SAITO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2011,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the resume and statement submitted by the nominee, Gary K. Saito, with regard to his nomination for reappointment as a public member to the Board of Acupuncture.

 

     Testimony in support of the nomination of Gary K. Saito was submitted by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and two individuals.

 

     Mr. Saito is a chiropractor in private practice.  He is currently the vice-chair of the Board of Acupuncture and was first appointed to the Board on July 1, 2003.  He is also the executive director of the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association.  Prior to becoming a chiropractor, Mr. Saito served as the director of sales and marketing with two local companies.  He was also a high school teacher at Mililani High School and his alma mater, Leilehua High School.  He also served in the Army Reserves from 1965 to 1971.  Mr. Saito has proved himself invaluable to the Board of Acupuncture and his experience will continue to benefit the Board of Acupuncture.

 

     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