STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1587

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 611, 612

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2015

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Agriculture, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 611 and 612, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Advisory Committee on Pesticides

 

G.M. No. 611

REY ITO,

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

 

G.M. No. 612

MICHAEL BOTHA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Rey Ito and Michael Botha to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides.

 

REY ITO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Rey Ito from the Department of Agriculture.

 

     Mr. Ito is a landscape professional and the founder and owner of the Green Doctor of Hawaii.  He has collaborated with the University of Hawaii and the City and County of Honolulu Parks Division concerning renovation of weed infested sports turf, specifically the Waipio Soccer Complex, since 2010, and has extensive experience with pesticide products used in the landscaping industry.

 

     Mr. Ito indicated in his testimony that he believes in the need for good stewardship to be practiced regarding pesticide use.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Ito's past experiences with lawn fertilization programs, integrated pest management programs, and portable pesticide application systems qualify him for appointment to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides as a representative of the landscaping industry.

 

MICHAEL BOTHA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Michael Botha from the Department of Agriculture.

 

     Mr. Botha is the Training Director and Company Safety Officer for Sandwich Isle Pest Solutions.  He has previous experience working as a Region Technical Specialist for Terminix International and as a Service Manager for Hilo Fumigators.  Mr. Botha has previously served as the Chair of the Hawaii Pest Control Board and currently serves as the Director of the National Pest Management Association and Director of the Hawaii Pest Control Association.

 

     Mr. Botha indicated in his personal statement that he hopes to bring his energy, experience, and focus to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides and become engaged in solving challenges facing the Committee.

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Botha's past experiences as a leader in the pest management industry and structural pest control qualify him for appointment to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides as a representative of the structural pest control industry.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Agriculture 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 Agriculture,

 

 

 

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RUSSELL E. RUDERMAN, Chair