STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1325

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 652

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Ninth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2017

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 652, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Radiologic Technology Board

G.M. No. 652

DONALD WOOD, for a term to expire 06-30-2021,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Donald Wood to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated for reappointment to the Radiologic Technology Board.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for reappointment of Donald Wood from the Department of Health.

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Wood has extensive experience as a radiologic technologist, with over thirty-four years of experience as a Certified Radiologic Technologist credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.  Prior to retirement, Mr. Wood worked as the Manager of Hawaii Medical Center West.  Mr. Wood has obtained numerous years of experience as Director of Imaging for two separate medical organizations, as well as valuable experience in radiology product manufacture design.  In his personal statement, Mr. Wood indicated that he hopes to use his experience and technical knowledge to sustain and support the State in implementing best practice standards in the medical field.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Wood has served as a member of the Radiological Technology Board since 2012 and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Wood's professional experience, technical knowledge, and management credentials are great assets to the Board.

     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