STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3446

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 740

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

State Boxing Commission Of Hawaii

G.M. No. 740

SNOOKY FUJIKAWA, 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 Snooky Fujikawa to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated for reappointment to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Snooky Fujikawa from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and two individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Fujikawa's background, commitment to serving his community, and proven experience on the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Fujikawa has been involved with the sport of boxing for over twenty-five years and is the owner of Mono E Mono Boxing, LLC, and Punch Fit Hawaii by Mono E Mono.  Mr. Fujikawa is also a certified personal trainer and has served as a boxing coach and boxing second.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Fujikawa has been a member of the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii since July 2012 and his vast experience as a boxing trainer continues to be an invaluable asset to the Commission.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Fujikawa be reappointed to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii based on his experience, commitment to the sport of boxing, and dedication to public service.

     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