STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4030

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 657

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 657, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Pest Control Board

G.M. No. 657

TERRANCE MANAGO, for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Terrance Manago for service on the Pest Control Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Terrance Manago from the Pest Control Board and Hawaii Pest Control Association.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Manago's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify him for appointment to the Pest Control Board as a licensee member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Manago has thirty-five years of experience in the pest control industry and has been a licensed pest control operator in Hawaii since 2000. Mr. Manago is the owner and operator of Hawaii Pest Solutions, Inc. and a certified City and County of Honolulu inspector. Your Committee further notes that Mr. Manago is active within his profession. Mr. Manago formerly served as President of the Hawaii Pest Control Association and completed two previous terms on the Pest Control Board where he served as the Board's Vice Chairperson from 2016 to 2020 and Chairperson from 2020 until his term expired in 2021. Mr. Manago has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of board members and his expertise in the industry and valuable insight will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Pest Control Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Terrance Manago be appointed to the Pest Control Board based on his 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