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 |
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