STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1556

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 722, 764

 

 

 

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 Nos. 722 and 764, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Pest Control Board

 

G.M. No. 722

ALVIN FUKUYAMA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2017; and

 

G.M. No. 764

TERRANCE MANAGO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Alvin Fukuyama and Terrance Manago to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Pest Control Board.

 

ALVIN FUKUYAMA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Alvin Fukuyama from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Protection, Hawaii Pest Control Association, and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Fukuyama's background, experience, and desire to serve the public qualify him for reappointment to the Pest Control Board as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Fukuyama is the President of State Termite & Pest Control, Inc., and has been licensed as a pest control operator since 1984.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Fukuyama has been an active member of the pest control industry for many years, including serving as past President of the Hawaii Pest Control Association.  Mr. Fukuyama has also been a member of the Pest Control Board since June 2007 and currently serves as the Board's Vice Chairperson.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Fukuyama has extensive knowledge of the pest control industry, proven leadership abilities, and a desire to contribute to the community, and therefore recommends his reappointment to the Pest Control Board as a licensee member.

 

TERRANCE MANAGO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Terrance Manago from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Protection, Hawaii Pest Control Association, and three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Manago's knowledge, experience, and desire to serve the public qualify him for appointment to the Pest Control Board as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Manago is the owner and operator of Hawaii Pest Solutions and has almost thirty years of experience in the pest control industry.  Mr. Manago's extensive experience has also given him a unique perspective regarding meeting consumers' expectations and upholding the standards of the pest control industry.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Manago has been an active member of the Hawaii Pest Control Association for many years, including serving on a variety of committees within the Association and as past President.  Your Committee also finds that Mr. Manago understands the role and responsibilities of board members and has been appointed to the Pest Control Board based on his extensive background, knowledge, and commitment to serving the community.

 

     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