STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2104

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                   

 

RE:     GOV. MSG. NO. 510

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 510, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board

 

G.M. No. 510

DANSEN CARVALHO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2022,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Dansen Carvalho for service on the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Dansen Carvalho from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, NAPA Distribution Center Hawaii, NAPA Auto Parts Hawaii, and four individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Carvalho's background, commitment to public service, and proven leadership qualify him for appointment to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board as an industry member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Carvalho has been the owner and operator of Dansen's Auto Repair and Towing, Inc. for more than twenty-two years and has worked in the automotive repair industry for nearly thirty years.  He is a certified National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) master technician and has twice won the ASE Technician of the Year award for Hawaii.  Mr. Carvalho also created and funds Dansen's Auto Repair Scholarship, which pays for the first year of tuition for Waianae High School graduates enrolled in the automotive program at Honolulu Community College and Leeward Community College.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Carvalho has served as an interim appointee on the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board since January 2019, and his knowledge and experience continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Carvalho be appointed to the Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board based on his knowledge and desire to contribute to the community.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health 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, Consumer Protection, and Health,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair