STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3452

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 636

 

 

 

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

 

Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology

 

G.M. No. 636

GARY BELCHER,

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 Gary Belcher to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Gary Belcher from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and six individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Belcher's background, experience, and desire to contribute to the community qualify him for appointment to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Belcher has worked in health education since 1977; has an excellent understanding of all levels of the health care paradigm; and is currently the Residency Program Administrator with the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Belcher has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and his administrative medical experience will bring an important perspective to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Belcher be appointed to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology based on his knowledge, experience, and dedication 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