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 |
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