STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1740

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2005

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 527, 528

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 527 and 528, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Board of Veterinary Examiners

G.M. No. 527

ERIC M.F.C. AKO, D.V.M.,

for a term to expire 06-30-2008; and

G.M. No. 528

PAM L. SMITH,

for a term to expire 06-30-2008,

begs leave to report as follows:

The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and Board of Veterinary Examiners (Board) testified in support of the nomination of Eric M.F.C. Ako. Four individuals supported the nomination of Pam L. Smith.

ERIC M.F.C. AKO has been a licensed veterinarian since 1983 and engaged in the private practice of veterinary medicine since 1987. Dr. Ako is executive vice president of the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association and vice president of the Honolulu Veterinary Society. The nominee has served on the Board since July 1999 and currently serves as its chairperson.

PAM L. SMITH is an independent contractor and consultant with a background in business and marketing. Ms. Smith has extensive experience in community work and governmental affairs, having served on the Ewa Neighborhood Board and Ewa Vision Team. Additionally, Ms. Smith has volunteered as a reading tutor and AARP tax aide, and helped to develop the Ewa Beach Weed and Seed Program. The nominee has been active in the legislative process relating to animal quarantine and animal cruelty laws.

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

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RON MENOR, Chair