STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3217

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 653, 654, 655

 

 

 

Honorable Shan S. Tsutsui

President of the Senate

Twenty-Sixth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2012

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 653, 654, and 655, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Board of Acupuncture

 

G.M. No. 653

JAMES CORCORAN,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015;

 

G.M. No. 654

MIKE HASHIMOTO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016; and

 

G.M. No. 655

JAYNE TSUCHIYAMA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2013,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds James Corcoran, Mike Hashimoto, and Jayne Tsuchiyama to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Acupuncture.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of James Corcoran from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture Association, and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Corcoran's academic qualifications, professional experience, continued advocacy for traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, and commitment to public service qualify him for appointment to the Board of Acupuncture.  Your Committee notes that the nominee has a Ph.D. in Modern Chinese History and has engaged professional acupuncturists to teach class sessions on traditional Chinese medicine, naturopathy, and acupuncture in his college courses in China.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Corcoran has worked to familiarize his students, especially those who have served in the military, with the acupuncture program offered at Tripler Army Medical Center and has been active in broadening the general public's awareness of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture.  The nominee has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of the Board of Acupuncture and is highly qualified to serve as a member of the Board of Acupuncture.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Mike Hashimoto from the Governor and Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Hashimoto's experience as a licensed acupuncturist, commitment to serving the community, and proven leadership on the Board of Acupuncture qualify him for reappointment to the Board of Acupuncture.  Your Committee notes that the nominee has been practicing acupuncture and Oriental medicine in Hawaii for over four decades.  Your Committee further finds that the nominee previously served three full terms on the Board of Acupuncture, and has been reappointed to the Board of Acupuncture based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Jayne Tsuchiyama from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture Association, and Institute of Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Tsuchiyama's experience as a licensed acupuncturist, background in business, and commitment to public service qualify her for appointment to the Board of Acupuncture.  Your Committee notes that the nominee is the first acupuncturist to work in the Queen's Cancer Center, a multidisciplinary treatment and research center.  Your Committee further finds that the nominee was the first acupuncturist to receive a grant to provide acupuncture to low-income breast cancer patients, with priority given to Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.  The nominee is interested in protecting the integrity of the profession by ensuring its practitioners meet high standards of ethical and professional conduct and is highly qualified to serve as a member of the Board of Acupuncture.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair