STAND. COM. REP. NO 2940

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 543

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2014

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 543, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

 

Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board

 

G.M. No. 543

ALAN NAKAMURA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2018,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Alan Nakamura to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Alan Nakamura from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Nakamura's background, desire to contribute to the community, and proven leadership on the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board qualify him for reappointment to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Nakamura is a licensed motor vehicle mechanic who has been in the motor vehicle repair industry for over forty years.  Mr. Nakamura is the Owner and President of Kaimuki Auto Repair, a family-run independent certified repair shop, and a member of the Kaimuki Business and Professional Association.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Nakamura has been a member of the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board since July 2011 and his active experience in the motor vehicle repair industry continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Nakamura be reappointed to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board based on his background, knowledge, and commitment to serving the community.

 

     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