STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1764

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2005

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 656, 657

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Business and Economic Development, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 656 and 657, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Small Business Regulatory Review Board

G.M. No. 656

SHARON L. PANG,

for a term to expire 06-30-2005; and

G.M. No. 657

SHARON L. PANG,

for a term to expire 06-30-2009,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee, and finds the nominee to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the appointment of SHARON L. PANG to the Small Business Regulatory Review Board from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; the Small Business Regulatory Review Board; and nineteen individuals. Ms. Pang has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Small Business Regulatory Review Board through June 30, 2005, and also seeks reappointment. Ms. Pang graduated from Punahou School, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Hawaii, and completed graduate work in education at California State University. She has extensive experience owning and operating small businesses in Hawaii, and has been involved in education, educational consulting, real estate sales, property management, sales and marketing, and health consulting for Hawaii's elderly population. Your Committee believes that Ms. Pang's experience in a variety of fields will enhance her contributions to the board.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Business and Economic Development 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 Business and Economic Development,

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WILL ESPERO, Chair