STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3453

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 637

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2014

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 637, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board

 

G.M. No. 637

ROY SASUGA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2018,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Roy Sasuga to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Roy Sasuga from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Sasuga's background, desire to contribute to the community, and proven leadership on the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board qualify him for reappointment to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Sasuga spent his entire forty-year career in the property and casualty insurance industry, where he had extensive dealings with the motor vehicle repair industry.  Mr. Sasuga was trained as a general adjuster, eventually became the Claims Manager for Island Insurance Company, Ltd., and finally served as Vice President of Claims Consulting Services for Atlas Insurance Agency, Inc., until his retirement.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Sasuga has been a member of the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board since March 2009 and his experience in the insurance industry continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Sasuga be reappointed to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to giving back to his community.

 

     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