STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3483

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 770, 771, 772, 773

 

 

 

Honorable Shan S. Tsutsui

President of the Senate

Twenty-Sixth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2012

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 770, 771, 772, and 773, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

State Boxing Commission of Hawai'i

 

G.M. No. 770

SNOOKY FUJIKAWA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016;

 

G.M. No. 771

MYOUNG OH,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016;

 

G.M. No. 772

ABRAHAM PACHECO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015; and

 

G.M. No. 773

BIENVENIDO VILLAFLOR,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Snooky Fujikawa, Myoung Oh, Abraham Pacheco, and Bienvenido Villaflor to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii.

 


SNOOKY FUJIKAWA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Snooky Fujikawa from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and four individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Fujikawa's background, experience, and desire to contribute to the community qualify him for appointment to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Fujikawa is the owner of a certified personal training operation and has twenty-one years of experience in the boxing industry, including serving as a boxing second and a coach.  Mr. Fujikawa has familiarity with board processes and governance issues by virtue of his prior experience as a board member for Special Olympics Hawaii and as a member of the Friends of Hickam Air Force Base.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Fujikawa's extensive background, enthusiasm for the sport of boxing, and dedication to public service will be an asset to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii.

 

MYOUNG OH

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Myoung Oh from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and four individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Oh's professional background and commitment to serving the public qualify him for appointment to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Oh is currently the Government Affairs Director for the Hawaii Association of REALTORS.  In this role, Mr. Oh develops, implements, and manages a governmental affairs program, and executes strategies approved by the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Association of REALTORS.  Mr. Oh has attended many meetings of the Real Estate Commission and is therefore familiar with state commission processes and governance issues.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Oh understands the role and responsibilities of the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii, and his diverse background and familiarity with regulatory issues will be an asset to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii.

 


ABRAHAM PACHECO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Abraham Pacheco from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Pacheco's knowledge, background, and proven leadership qualify him for appointment to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Pacheco has over forty years of experience training athletes and officiating and judging professional and amateur boxing events locally, nationally, and internationally.  Mr. Pacheco also has over twenty-five years of experience with the International Boxing Federation, where he served as a referee and judge and officiated thirty-five World Title fights.  Mr. Pacheco is also an interim appointee to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii and currently serves as Chairperson.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Pacheco has been appointed to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii based on his extensive knowledge, experience, and dedication to the sport.

 

BIENVENIDO VILLAFLOR

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Bienvenido Villaflor from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Department of Agriculture, and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Villaflor's knowledge, experience, and demonstrated passion for the sport of boxing qualify him for appointment to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Villaflor is a former World Boxing Association World Junior Lightweight Champion.  Mr. Villaflor's long and distinguished boxing career was a major factor in sparking local enthusiasm for the sport, and he brings this same enthusiasm and dedication to his work as the Sergeant-at-Arms for the Hawaii State Senate.  Mr. Villaflor also has extensive experience with the applicable workings of the State Boxing Commission, by virtue of his previous service as a commission member.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Villaflor's background, experience, and desire to give back to the community uniquely qualify him for appointment to the State Boxing Commission of Hawaii.

 

     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