STAND. COM. REP. NO. 895

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 243

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2009

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 243, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Board of Physical Therapy

G.M. No. 243

CHARLES A. AKI, for a term to expire 6-30-2013,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this nomination from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.  A personal statement and curriculum vitae was received from the nominee. Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

     Upon review of testimony submitted, your Committee finds that the nominee's continued service on the Board of Physical Therapy will contribute to the Board's effectiveness.  Your Committee notes that the nominee, as a public member of the Board of Physical Therapy for the past seven years, has been chosen by his fellow Board members to represent the Board at national meetings and conferences.  Your Committee further finds that the nominee's reappointment as a public member of the Board of Physical Therapy is based on his commitment to health and wellness, thoughtful preparation, and meaningful participation at meetings.

     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, 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 and Consumer Protection,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair