STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1173

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 518

 

 

 

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

 

Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board

 

G.M. No. 518

RICHARD J.Y. LOUIS,

for a term to expire 6-30-2012,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this nominee from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.  Your Committee also received a written statement and resume from the nominee.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that the nominee has an extensive background in engineering, including several aspects of construction and civil engineering.  Your Committee finds that his professional experience gives the nominee a good understanding of the general issues that are involved in the field of elevator mechanics, and an appreciation of the importance of safety for both elevator workers and the general public.  Your Committee notes that the nominee has demonstrated a commitment to public service through volunteer work with youth for more than fifteen years.  Your Committee further finds that the nominee has been appointed based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

 

     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