STAND. COM. REP. NO. 843

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 511

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2013

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 511, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Massage Therapy

 

G.M. No. 511

GEORGE DAVIS, JR.,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds George Davis, Jr., to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Massage Therapy.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of George Davis, Jr., from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Davis's experience, background as a massage therapist, and commitment to public service qualify him for appointment to the Board of Massage Therapy.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Davis has been licensed as a massage therapist in Hawaii since 1996.  Mr. Davis has served as an interim member of the Board of Massage Therapy since July 2012, has attended every scheduled board meeting since his interim appointment, and actively participates in board discussions.  Mr. Davis has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and is committed to maintaining the high professional standards of the massage therapy profession.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Davis has been appointed to the Board of Massage Therapy based on his knowledge, experience, and dedication to the public and the profession of massage therapy.

 

     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