STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3606

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 750, 751

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 Nos. 750 and 751, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Board Of Dental Examiners

G.M. No. 750	MARK CHUN, for a term to expire 06-30-2020; and
G.M. No. 751	GARRETT OTA, for a term to expire 06-30-2020,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Mark Chun and Garrett Ota to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Dental Examiners.

MARK CHUN

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Mark Chun from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Dental Association, and three individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Chun's background, experience, and proven leadership on the Board of Dental Examiners qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the Board of Dental Examiners as a dentist member.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Chun has been a licensed dentist in private practice in Kailua for over thirty years.  Dr. Chun is active in his profession and his community and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, Hawaii Dental Association, and Hawaii Academy of General Dentistry, where he served as past President.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Chun has been a member of the Board of Dental Examiners since July 2012 and his experience as an examiner for dental licensure examinations and the valuable insights he has gained throughout his career continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Chun be reappointed to the Board of Dental Examiners based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

GARRETT OTA

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Garrett Ota from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Dental Association, and six individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Ota's knowledge, experience, and proven leadership on the Board of Dental Examiners qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the Board of Dental Examiners as a dentist member.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Ota has been a licensed dentist for over twenty years and has his own general dentistry private practice in Hilo, Hawaii.  Dr. Ota is an active participant within his professional organizations, including previously serving as a member of the Hawaii Dental Association House of Delegates and past President of the Hawaii County Dental Society.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Ota has been a member of the Board of Dental Examiners since July 2012 and his years of experience in private practice serving a diverse patient population and his experience as an examiner for dental licensure examinations continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Ota be reappointed to the Board of Dental Examiners based on his experience, background, and dedication to serving his profession and the community.

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair