STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2137

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 592, 593

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 592 and 593, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Board of Physical Therapy

G.M. No. 592	CYNTHIA TAMAYO, for a term to expire 06-30-2023; and
G.M. No. 593	MICHAEL TURNER, for a term to expire 06-30-2021,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Cynthia Tamayo and Michael Turner for service on the Board of Physical Therapy.

CYNTHIA TAMAYO

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Cynthia Tamayo from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Tamayo's background, experience, and prior leadership on the Board of Physical Therapy qualify her for appointment to the Board of Physical Therapy as a physical therapist member. Your Committee notes that Ms. Tamayo has been a practicing physical therapist for over thirty-five years and is the Rehabilitation Department Manager for Shriners Hospital for Children, a position she has held since 2001. Your Committee also notes that Ms. Tamayo presently serves as Chair of the Ethics Committee for the Hawaii Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association and has a demonstrated commitment to advancing the physical therapy profession. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Tamayo has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members by virtue of her previous two-term experience on the Board of Physical Therapy, including two years as Chair. Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Tamayo be appointed to the Board of Physical Therapy based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to serving the public.

MICHAEL TURNER

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Michael Turner from the Board of Physical Therapy, Hawaii Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Turner's background, experience, and proven leadership on the Board of Physical Therapy qualify him for reappointment to the Board of Physical Therapy as a physical therapist member. Your Committee notes that Dr. Turner has been a practicing physical therapist for over twenty-five years, received his Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2012, and is the owner, manager, and practicing primary physical therapist for his private group practice, OrthoSport Hawaii. Dr. Turner has been a member of the Board of Physical Therapy for at least ten years, served as the former Vice President of the Colorado Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, and served on the legislative committee for the Hawaii Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association. Your Committee further finds that Dr. Turner has been a member of the Board of Physical Therapy since July 2015, and his experience and background continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Turner be reappointed to the Board of Physical Therapy based on his knowledge and commitment to his profession.

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