STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2944

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 547

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. 547, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

State Boxing Commission of Hawaii

G.M. No. 547

BRUCE KAWANO, 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 Bruce Kawano to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Bruce Kawano from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Old School Boxing, and thirty-three individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Kawano's background, commitment to serving his community, and proven experience on the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii qualify him for reappointment to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Kawano has been involved with the sport of boxing since 1987 and has been coaching since 1994.  Mr. Kawano is currently a volunteer boxing coach and supervisor at the Kalakaua District Park Gym, has served in many roles for the state amateur boxing program, and has served on various committees and task forces with USA Boxing.  Mr. Kawano's extensive coaching background includes the USA Women's National team, five USA National Champions, three Junior Olympic National Champions, two U-19 National Champions, and fifteen Ringside World Champions.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Kawano has been a member of the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii since 2010 and his vast experience as a boxing coach is an invaluable asset to the Commission.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Kawano be reappointed to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii based on his experience, dedication to the sport of boxing, 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