STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3536

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 679, 680

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 679 and 680, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Board of Dentistry

G.M. No. 679	WALLACE FOOK CHONG III, for a term to expire 06-30-2024; and
G.M. No. 680	WESLEY JOONG JUNG CHOY, for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Wallace Fook Chong III and Wesley Joong Jung Choy for service on the Board of Dentistry.

WALLACE FOOK CHONG III

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Wallace Fook Chong III from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Dental Association, and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Wallace Fook Chong III's background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be appointed to the Board of Dentistry as a licensee member. Your Committee notes that Dr. Chong has been a dentist since opening his own practice in 2001. He is also currently a consultant examiner for the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments and an active member of a SPEAR Study Club, where he continues to learn and incorporate the latest dental procedures. Your Committee further finds that Dr. Chong was a former president and secretary for the Hawaii County Dental Society and a former member of the Rotary Club of South Hilo. Your Committee further notes that he has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of a board member and his extensive experience in dentistry will enhance the effectiveness of the Board of Dentistry. Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Chong be appointed to the Board of Dentistry based on his knowledge, background, and commitment to public service.

WESLEY JOONG JUNG CHOY

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Wesley Joong Jung Choy from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Dental Association, and three individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Wesley Joong Jung Choy's background and dedication to serving the public qualify him to be appointed to the Board of Dentistry as a licensee member. Your Committee notes that Dr. Choy has been a dentist since completing his residency at St. Francis Medical Center in 1990. He earned the honor of being named one of Honolulu Magazine's "Best Dentists in Hawaii" in 2018. Your Committee further finds that Dr. Choy is a member of various dental associations, including the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, and Honolulu County Dental Society. He also was a former president of the Terry Tanaka Study Club, where he continues to refine his practice. Your Committee further notes that he has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and his extensive experience in dentistry will enhance the effectiveness of the Board of Dentistry. Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Choy be appointed to the Board of Dentistry based on his knowledge, background, 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