STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1006

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 536

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2021

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 536, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Massage Therapy

 

G.M. No. 536

AMY OKURA,

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 Amy Okura for service on the Board of Massage Therapy.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Amy Okura from the Board of Massage Therapy, Klein Natural Health and Wellness Center, and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Okura's professional experience, background, and desire to serve her community qualify her for appointment to the Board of Massage Therapy as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Okura is currently a massage therapist at Klein Natural Health and Wellness Center in Hilo and has been a licensed massage therapist in Hawaii since 2001.  In the past, Ms. Okura volunteered at a public charter school, a domestic violence shelter, and was a member of Easter Seals.  Your Committee further notes that Ms. Okura has served as an interim member of the Board of Massage Therapy since January 2021 and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of its members.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Okura be appointed to the Board of Massage Therapy based on her knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection 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 and Consumer Protection,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair