STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3484

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 774, 775, 776

Honorable Shan S. Tsutsui

President of the Senate

Twenty-Sixth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2012

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 774, 775, and 776, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Board of Dental Examiners

G.M. No. 774	MARK CHUN, for a term to expire 6-30-2016;
G.M. No. 775	PAUL GUEVARA, for a term to expire 6-30-2015; and
G.M. No. 776	GARRETT OTA, for a term to expire 6-30-2016,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Mark Chun, Paul Guevara, and Garrett Ota to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Dental Examiners.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Mark Chun from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Dental Association, and one individual.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Chun's professional experience, strong background in community service, and proven leadership on numerous boards qualify him for appointment to the Board of Dental Examiners.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Chun has been practicing dentistry in Hawaii for thirty years and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, Hawaii Dental Association, and the Hawaii Academy of General Dentistry, where he served as past President.  Through his work with these organizations, Dr. Chun has developed a strong interest in upholding the high standards of the dental profession and ensuring that patients remain a priority.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Chun is dedicated to serving his community and has been appointed to the Board of Dental Examiners based on his knowledge, experience, and dedication to providing high quality dental care to the State's residents.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Paul Guevara from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Dental Association, and one individual.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Guevara's professional experience, desire to contribute to the community, and interest in serving on the Board of Dental Examiners qualify him for appointment to the Board of Dental Examiners.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Guevara has been a practicing dentist and endodontist for over sixteen years, and has experience as a dentist in the United States Army and in private practice.  Dr. Guevara is a member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Endodontists, and Hawaii Dental Association, and is currently an interim appointee on the Board of Dental Examiners.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Guevara is interested in continuing to serve the community through his service on the Board and has been appointed to the Board of Dental Examiners based on his knowledge, specialized experience, and commitment to high standards and public safety in the dental profession.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Garrett Ota from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Dental Association, and one individual.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Ota's professional experience, commitment to community service, and leadership experience qualify him for appointment to the Board of Dental Examiners.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Ota has been a practicing dentist on the island of Hawaii for sixteen years, where he is active in ensuring that underserved communities receive appropriate dental care.  Dr. Ota is a member of the Hawaii Dental Association and the Hawaii County Dental Society.  Dr. Ota previously served as President of the Hawaii County Dental Society and as a delegate from the Big Island to the Hawaii Dental Association House of Delegates.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Ota views his service on the Board of Dental Examiners as a meaningful way to contribute to the profession and the State's dental patients and has been appointed to the Board of Dental Examiners based on his knowledge, experience, and desire to advocate for consumers of dentistry.

     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