STAND. COM. REP. NO. 880

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 271

 

 

 

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2009

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 271, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Veterinary Examiners

 

G.M. No. 271

REBECCA H. RHOADES DVM,

for a term to expire 6-30-2013,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of this nominee from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.  A personal statement and curriculum vitae were received from the nominee.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that this nominee for reappointment to the Board of Veterinary Examiners actively participates in discussions, is consistently well-prepared, and makes significant contributions to the Board.  Your Committee notes that the nominee is the only large-animal veterinarian currently serving on the Board and that the nominee's professional background includes a wide range of experience in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.  Your Committee further finds that this nominee has been reappointed based on her integrity, 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