STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3153

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 387, 388

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 Nos. 387 and 388, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Board of Massage Therapy

G.M. No. 387	LAURA Y. CHOCK, for a term to expire 6-30-2014; and
G.M. No. 388	OLIVIA B. NAGASHIMA, for a term to expire 6-30-2014,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Laura Y. Chock from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.  A personal statement and resume were received from the nominee.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Laura Y. Chock's experience, commitment to public service, and proven leadership on the Board of Massage Therapy qualify her for reappointment to the Board of Massage Therapy as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Chock is a retired educator who, since her retirement, has been an active member in a wide range of community and civic organizations on the island of Hawaii.  Your Committee further finds that this nominee has been reappointed to the Board of Massage Therapy based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Olivia B. Nagashima from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and four private citizens.  A personal statement and resume were received from the nominee.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Olivia B. Nagashima's experience in the profession of massage therapy, commitment to public service, and proven leadership on the Board of Massage Therapy qualify her for reappointment to the Board of Massage Therapy as an industry member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Nagashima has been a licensed massage therapist in Hawaii since 1996, has created and teaches a series of business related courses for massage students, and is active in professional organizations.  Your Committee further finds that this nominee has been reappointed to the Board of Massage Therapy based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair