STAND. COM. REP. NO. 838

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 602

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2013

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 602, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Board of Pharmacy

G.M. No. 602

KERRI OKAMURA, for a term to expire 6-30-2016,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Kerri Okamura to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Pharmacy.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Kerri Okamura from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, KTA Super Stores, and eighteen individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Okamura's professional experience, commitment to community service, and proven leadership qualify her for appointment to the Board of Pharmacy as a licensee member representing Hawaii County.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Okamura currently serves as the Director of Pharmacy Operations and Privacy Officer for KTA Super Stores, with responsibility for all KTA pharmacy operations and ensuring compliance with all federal and state privacy laws.  Ms. Okamura has been actively involved in her professional field and her community through various activities including past President for the Hawaii Pharmacist Association, Preceptor for the University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Pharmacy, the University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Pharmacy Dean's Advisory Council, and E. B. DeSilva Elementary School PTA.  Ms. Okamura has also been recognized in her profession with awards such as the 2008 University of Hawaii at Hilo College of Pharmacy's Preceptor of the Year award and the 2009 Hawaii Pharmacist Association Pharmacist of the Year award.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Okamura has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and has been appointed to the Board of Pharmacy based on her extensive experience, knowledge, 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