STAND.
COM. REP. NO. 3538
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 696, 697
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirtieth State Legislature
Regular Session of 2020
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 696 and 697, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:
Motor Vehicle
Industry Licensing Board
G.M. No. 696 |
RUSSELL WONG, for a term to expire 06-30-2023; and |
G.M. No. 697 |
WAYNE DE LUZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2023, |
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Russell Wong and Wayne De Luz for service on the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board.
RUSSELL WONG
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Russell Wong from the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, Hawaii Automotive Dealers' Association, and one individual.
Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Wong's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify him for reappointment to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board as an industry member. Your Committee notes that Mr. Wong is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Aloha Auto Group. Prior to that, Mr. Wong was the General Manager at Midpac Auto Center and was Vice President and General Manager at Jackson Auto Group. Your Committee further notes that Mr. Wong has served as a member of the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board since 2015 and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of its members. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Wong be reappointed to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.
WAYNE DE LUZ
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Wayne De Luz from the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, Hawaii Automotive Dealers' Association, and two individuals.
Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. De Luz's experience, background, and commitment to public service qualify him for reappointment to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board as an industry member. Your Committee notes that Mr. De Luz is currently the President and Owner of Big Island Motors. Prior to that, he was Vice President of Operations at Big Island Toyota, Hilo-Kona Mazda. Your Committee further notes that Mr. De Luz has served as a member and Chairman of the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board since 2016 and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of its members. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. De Luz be reappointed to the Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.
As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health 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, Consumer Protection, and Health,
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____________________________ ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair |
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