STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1355

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 595, 670

 

 

 

Honorable Shan S. Tsutsui

President of the Senate

Twenty-Sixth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2011

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 595 and 670, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Board of Acupuncture

 

G.M. No. 595

MIKE HASHIMOTO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015; and

 

G.M. No. 670

MICHAEL HOWDEN,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the curriculum vitae and personal statement submitted by Mike Hashimoto and the resume submitted by Michael Howden and finds the nominees to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Acupuncture.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Mike Hashimoto from the Board of Acupuncture.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that this nominee has been a licensed practitioner of acupuncture for twenty-five years, has practiced Oriental medicine for almost forty years, and additionally holds a license to practice massage and a diploma in Chinese Herbology.  Your Committee notes that this nominee has served the public through one term as a member of the Board of Massage Therapy and two previous terms as a member, including one term as the Chair, of the Board of Acupuncture.  Your Committee further finds that this nominee has been a leader in his profession, having participated in the Hawaii Acupuncture Association since 1976 in the capacities of Chair of the Continuing Education Committee, Treasurer, Secretary, and President.  Your Committee finally finds that this nominee's extensive experience in the profession of acupuncture and Oriental medicine as well as with the State's regulatory system makes him uniquely qualified to serve effectively on the Board of Acupuncture.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Michael Howden from the Board of Acupuncture.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that this nominee for reappointment to the Board of Acupuncture has been an exemplary member in his first term and was voted to the position of Chair by his peers on the Board.  Your Committee also finds that this nominee has distinguished himself in the field of alternative and complementary medicine.  Your Committee further finds that this nominee has been an effective Chair of the Board of Acupuncture by encouraging open discussion among members, even when a difference of opinion or controversy arises.  Finally, your Committee finds that this nominee's interest in continued service, first-hand experience in the profession of acupuncture, and commitment to public service will continue to be an asset to the Board of Acupuncture.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mike Hashimoto has been nominated for appointment and Michael Howden has been nominated for reappointment based on their knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     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