STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3151

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 384

 

 

 

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2010

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 384, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

State Boxing Commission of Hawai'i

 

G.M. No. 384

BRUCE T. KAWANO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2014,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this nomination from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; a member of the State Boxing Commission of Hawai‘i; USA Boxing, Inc.; Yeshua Boxing Club; the Kauai Police Activities League; and three private citizens.  A personal statement and resume were received 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's professional experience, commitment to public service, and proven leadership qualify him for appointment to the State Boxing Commission of Hawai‘i.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Kawano has been active in boxing for over twenty years, both as a boxer and a coach, and has taken the Hawaii State Champions to the National Championships since 1997.  Your Committee further finds that this nominee has been appointed to the State Boxing Commission of Hawai‘i based on his knowledge, experience, 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