STAND.
COM. REP. NO. 994
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 656, 657
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. 656 and 657, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:
Hawai'i Board of
Veterinary Medicine
G.M. No. 656 |
ROBERT JORDAN, for a term to expire 06-30-2024; and |
G.M. No. 657 |
AILEEN WADA, for a term to expire 06-30-2025, |
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Robert Jordan and Aileen Wada for service on the Hawai‘i Board of Veterinary Medicine.
ROBERT JORDAN
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Robert Jordan from the Hawai‘i Board of Veterinary Medicine.
Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Jordan's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Hawai‘i Board of Veterinary Medicine qualify him for appointment to the Board as a licensee member from Hawaii County. Dr. Jordan has been a licensed veterinarian in Hawaii since 2004 and has been a practicing veterinarian for over twenty-six years. Dr. Jordan is the owner of Kona Veterinary Service, which was founded in 2004, and prior to that, Dr. Jordan worked as an emergency and critical care veterinarian. Dr. Jordan serves as a mentor for many new graduates and student externs in the field of veterinary medicine and has prior experience on the Hawai‘i Board of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Jordan has most recently served as an interim member of the Hawai‘i Board of Veterinary Medicine since July 2020, and currently serves as the Board's Vice Chairperson. Dr. Jordan's experience and knowledge will continue to be assets to the Hawai‘i Board of Veterinary Medicine. Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Jordan be appointed to the Hawai‘i Board of Veterinary Medicine based on his experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.
AILEEN WADA
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Aileen Wada from the Hawai‘i Board of Veterinary Medicine and three individuals.
Upon review of the
testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Wada's experience, knowledge, and
proven leadership on the Hawai‘i
Board of Veterinary Medicine qualify her for reappointment to the Board as a public
member. As a pet owner, Ms. Wada brings
a unique perspective that can be helpful in resolving issues considered by the
Hawai‘i Board of
Veterinary Medicine. Your Committee
notes that Ms. Wada is a licensed broker and real estate agent and has
been employed with Locations, LLC for over thirty-five years. Ms. Wada is an active member in local
neighborhood associations of apartment owners and other professional realtor
organizations, and previously served on the Real Estate Commission for eight
years. Your Committee further finds that
Ms. Wada has served on the Hawai‘i
Board of Veterinary Medicine since 2019 and her experience, knowledge, and
passion for animals will continue to be assets to the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms.
Wada be reappointed to the Hawai‘i
Board of Veterinary Medicine based on her experience, knowledge, and commitment
to public service.
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 |
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