STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3605

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 714

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 714, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

State Council On Developmental Disabilities

 

G.M. No. 714

CHRISTOPHER TOYAMA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Christopher Toyama to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated for reappointment to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for reappointment of Christopher Toyama from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities and Hawaii Self-Advocacy Advisory Council.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Toyama is presently a Product Demonstrator at Costco and has extensive past work experiences in customer service, having worked at Zippy's, The Salvation Army, and Lanakila Crafts.  Mr. Toyama is active in the community, serving as a member of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Legislative Liaison for the Hawaii Self-Advocacy Advisory Council.  Mr. Toyama indicated in his personal statement that he would like to bring his expertise in independent living to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities and advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Toyama's enthusiasm and awareness of policies related to developmental disabilities, passion for helping others achieve independence, and dedication to public service will be great assets to the State Council on Development Disabilities.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health 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, Consumer Protection, and Health,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair