STAND. COM. REP. NO. 834

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 520

 

 

 

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. 520, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Pest Control Board

 

G.M. No. 520

RODNEY ONO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Rodney Ono to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Pest Control Board.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Rodney Ono from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Hawaii Pest Control Association, and Accu-Pest & Termite Control Services.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Ono's extensive background in the pest control industry, commitment to public service, and prior leadership experience qualify him for appointment to the Pest Control Board.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Ono is an entomologist and the owner of Hilo Termite & Pest Control, Ltd., with over three decades of experience in the pest control industry.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Ono has been an active member of the Hawaii Pest Control Association for many years, including serving as past President.  Mr. Ono was appointed as an interim industry member to the Pest Control Board in July 2012 and actively participates in Board discussions.  Mr. Ono has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and has been appointed to the Pest Control Board based on his educational background, professional experience, and commitment to serving the community on matters relating to pest control.

 

     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