STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3833

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 680, 692

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Ninth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2018

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 680 and 692, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology

G.M. No. 680	JULIE YATOGO, for a term to expire 06-30-2022; and
G.M. No. 692	SHANNON CHING, for a term to expire 06-30-2022,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Julie Yatogo and Shannon Ching for service on the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology.

JULIE YATOGO

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Julie Yatogo from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and three individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Yatogo's background, knowledge, and proven experience on the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology qualify her to be nominated for reappointment to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology as a speech pathologist member. Your Committee notes that Ms. Yatogo has been a licensed speech pathologist in Hawaii for over thirty years and has worked in a variety of practice settings, including with the Department of Education and Easter Seals Hawaii, Kauai Service Center. Ms. Yatogo is also an active member of her professional organization, the Hawaii Speech-Language-Hearing Association, where she has served in a variety of leadership positions, including two terms as President. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Yatogo has been a member of the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology since October 2016 and the insight she offers, based on her many years of experience and unique perspective as a speech pathologist practicing on Kauai, continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Yatogo be reappointed to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology based on her experience, background, and dedication to public service.

SHANNON CHING

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Shannon Ching from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, District 50 Hawaii Lions Club, and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Ching's knowledge, background, and proven experience on the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology as an audiologist member. Your Committee notes that Dr. Ching has over thirty-five years' experience as an audiologist and currently has two private audiology practices, in Honolulu and Hilo. Dr. Ching has also been extensively involved with the District 50 Hawaii Lions, Lions Clubs International, for many years, including previously serving as District Governor, and was instrumental in developing and implementing the statewide Lions Hearing Screening Program for elementary school children in 2008. Your Committee further finds that Dr. Ching previously served as the Chair of the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology from 1989 through 1992 and has been a current member of the Board since 2015 and the insight he offers, based on his many years of experience as an audiologist, continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Ching be reappointed to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

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