STAND. COM. REP. NO. 4037

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 800

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

Board of Physical Therapy

G.M. No. 800

MICHELE CHEE, 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 Michele Chee for service on the Board of Physical Therapy.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Michele Chee from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Maui Memorial Medical Center, and Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Chee's background and dedication to serving the public qualify her to be appointed to Board of Physical Therapy as a licensed physical therapist member. Your Committee notes that Dr. Chee has twenty-four years of experience in the field of physical therapy and is currently the Director of Rehabilitation Services at Shriners Hospital for Children in Honolulu. Your Committee further notes that Dr. Chee is a member of multiple committees and boards, including the Rehab Executive Council for Shriners Children's Hospital and Schroth based Scoliosis Specific Exercise Task Force. Dr. Chee is also a member of the Hawaii Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, Pediatric Section, and has participated in numerous conferences. Your Committee finds that Dr. Chee has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and her extensive experience in the field of physical therapy will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board of Physical Therapy. Your Committee therefore recommends that Michele Chee be appointed to the Board of Physical Therapy based on her knowledge, background, and dedication 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