STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4036

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 792

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

Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology

G.M. No. 792

DENBY RALL, for a term to expire 06-30-2026,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Denby Rall for service on the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Denby Rall from the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology and five individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Rall's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology qualify her for reappointment to the Board as a licensed audiologist member. Your Committee notes that Dr. Rall has been licensed as an audiologist in Hawaii since 2008. Dr. Rall currently serves as the Chief of Audiology at Tripler Army Medical Center and is a traumatic brain injury and vestibular specialist who works primarily with military families. Dr. Rall also manages the audiology externship at Tripler and provides in-service trainings for various medical providers. Your Committee further finds that Dr. Rall is a member of multiple professional organizations, including the American Speech and Hearing Association and American Balance Society, and regularly volunteers with the Hawai‘i Special Olympics. Dr. Rall also previously served as a chapter president of the National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology. Your Committee further notes that Dr. Rall has served on the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology since 2020 and her experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Denby Rall be reappointed to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology based on her experience, knowledge, 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