STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1369

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 686

 

 

 

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 No. 686, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Physical Therapy

 

G.M. No. 686

RACHELLE IOPA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal statement and resume submitted by the nominee and finds Rachelle Iopa to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Physical Therapy.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Rachelle Iopa from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and Hawaii Chapter, American Physical Therapy Association.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that this nominee has practiced as a licensed physical therapist for almost ten years, including five years as the owner of a private practice.  Your Committee also finds that this nominee's experience as a licensed professional and small business owner will allow her to represent an important perspective on the Board of Physical Therapy.  Your Committee further finds that this nominee possesses a clear understanding of the role and function of the Board of Physical Therapy.

 

     Your Committee finds that Rachelle Iopa has been nominated for appointment to the Board of Physical Therapy based on her 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