STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2125

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 704

 

 

 

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 No. 704, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Dentistry

 

G.M. No. 704

SHARON TANAKA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Sharon Tanaka for service on the Board of Dentistry.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Sharon Tanaka from the Board of Dentistry and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Tanaka's knowledge, background, and proven leadership on the Board of Dentistry qualify her for reappointment to the Board of Dentistry as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Tanaka has over thirty years of experience in the health field, primarily as a social worker for the Department of Health's Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled Branch.  Ms. Tanaka currently serves as an operations and management consultant for SET and Associates, Inc.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Tanaka has been a member of the Board of Dentistry since July 2017, and her experience and ability to provide a public perspective continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Tanaka be reappointed to the Board of Dentistry based on her background, experience, and dedication to serving the community.

 

     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