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 Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine.

 

ROBERT JORDAN

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Robert Jordan from the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Jordan's experience, knowledge, and proven leadership on the Hawaii 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 Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine.  Dr. Jordan has most recently served as an interim member of the Hawaii 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 Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Jordan be appointed to the Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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