STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1007

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 537

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. 537, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Board of Physical Therapy

G.M. No. 537

JOANNE ZAZZERA, for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Joanne Zazzera for service on the Board of Physical Therapy.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Joanne Zazzera from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; The Queen's Health Systems; Kauai Region, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; and two individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Zazzera's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify her for appointment to the Board of Physical Therapy as a licensed physical therapist member. Your Committee notes that Dr. Zazzera is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and currently works as a physical therapist at The Queen's Health Systems Women's Health Center. Prior to that, Dr. Zazzera worked as a physical therapist in a one-on-one outpatient orthopedic clinic, treating a diverse group of patients. Your Committee further notes that Dr. Zazzera is an active member of numerous committees within The Queen's Medical Center organization and formerly served as Legislative Chair for the Hawaii Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association. Your Committee further notes that Dr. Zazzera has served as an interim member of the Board of Physical Therapy since January 2021 and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of its members. Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Zazzera be appointed to the Board of Physical 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