STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2938

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 541

 

 

 

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2014

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 541, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Veterinary Examiners

 

G.M. No. 541

ALAN KAUFMAN,

for a term to expire 6-30-2018,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Alan Kaufman to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Veterinary Examiners.

 

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

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Kaufman's professional experience, desire to contribute to the community, and proven leadership on the Board of Veterinary Examiners qualify him for reappointment to the Board of Veterinary Examiners as a licensee member representing Maui County.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Kaufman has been a licensed veterinarian since 1977 and has a wide range of professional experience, including training with the International Wildlife Veterinary Services and working with the National Marine Fisheries Service and National Geographic to study the underwater behavior of the Hawaiian Monk Seal.  Dr. Kaufman has been a member of the Board of Veterinary Examiners since July 2011, and his veterinary practice which has emphasized caring for companion animals, horses, and farm animals has enhanced the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Kaufman has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and recommends that he be reappointed to the Board of Veterinary Examiners based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair