STAND. COM. REP. NO. 996

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 542, 543, 544, 545

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2021

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 542, 543, 544, and 545, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

State Boxing Commission of Hawai'i

 

G.M. No. 542

MARK OZAKI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024;

 

G.M. No. 543

MICHAEL YADAO,

for a term to expire 06-20-2022 (expiration date amended to 6-30-2022 by GM659);

 

G.M. No. 544

JOEL KIM,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024; and

 

G.M. No. 545

MICHAEL FREITAS,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Mark Ozaki, Michael Yadao, Joel Kim, and Michael Freitas for service on the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii.

 


MARK OZAKI

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Mark Ozaki from the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Ozaki's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii qualify him for reappointment to the Commission as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Ozaki has forty years of combined experience in the field of boxing as an athlete, coach, judge, official, and fan.  Mr. Ozaki is currently a Lieutenant with the Kauai Police Department Investigative Services Bureau and also serves as an instructor with the Department's Administrative and Technical Bureau.  Mr. Ozaki is a proven leader in his community and serves on a number of nonprofit boards, coalitions, foundations, and committees, and has experience holding director, secretary, and treasurer positions.  Your Committee further finds, that Mr. Ozaki has served on the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii since 2017 and his experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Commission.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Ozaki be reappointed to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

 

MICHAEL YADAO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Michael Yadao from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Yadao's background and dedication to service the public qualify him for appointment to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Yadao is the Executive Director of the Hawaii Masons and Plasterers Union and was previously the Director of Government Relations for the General Contractors Association of Hawaii where he represented the association and the industry on all governmental issues.  Prior to that, Mr. Yadao served as a campaign manager for Governor David Ige and Deputy Director of Campaign Operations for Mayor Kirk Caldwell.  Mr. Yadao is also a former combat sport athlete, has served as a referee and coach, and is familiar with the local amateur fighting community.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. Yadao has served as an interim member of the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii since August 2020 and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of its members.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Yadao be appointed to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii based on his knowledge, experience, and dedication to public service.

 

JOEL KIM

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Joel Kim from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; USA Boxing, Hawaii Association; and three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Kim's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify him for appointment to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Kim has worked as a secondary social studies teacher with the Department of Education since 2006, and prior to that, worked as a secondary history teacher for seven years with the Hawaii Public Summer School System.  Mr. Kim has over forty years of diverse experience in boxing, including as a competition athlete, coach, official, licensed boxing cornerman, team owner, and various leadership roles within the Hawaii USA Boxing, Inc. organization.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. Kim has served as an interim member of the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii since August 2020 and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of its members.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Kim be appointed to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

 

MICHAEL FREITAS

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Michael Freitas from the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii; USA Boxing, Hawaii Association; and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Freitas' experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii qualify him for reappointment to the Commission as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Freitas has over thirty years of federal and state government experience in the areas of strategic planning, budgeting, procurement, communication, and conflict resolution.  For six years, Mr. Freitas worked as a Complaints Officer with the City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Service, and prior to that, was an Eligibility Worker with the Department of Human Services.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Freitas has served on the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii since 2017 and currently serves as Chair of the Commission.  Mr. Freitas' experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Freitas be reappointed to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii based on his experience, knowledge, and proven dedication to serving the public.

 

     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