STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1607

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 556

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2015

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 556, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Board of Acupuncture

G.M. No. 556

JAMES CORCORAN, for a term to expire 6-30-2019,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds James Corcoran to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Acupuncture.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of James Corcoran from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and two individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Corcoran's knowledge, academic background, and proven experience on the Board of Acupuncture qualify him for reappointment to the Board of Acupuncture as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Corcoran has a Ph.D. in Modern Chinese History and a Master's degree in Asian Studies with a concentration in Chinese history from the University of Hawaii.  In the classes that Dr. Corcoran teaches at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and Hawaii Pacific University that pertain to China, he invites professional acupuncturists to teach class sessions on traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture.  Dr. Corcoran has also worked to familiarize his students, especially those who have served in the military, with the acupuncture program offered at Tripler Army Medical Center.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Corcoran has served on the Board of Acupuncture since July 2012 and his insight from the public perspective continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Corcoran be reappointed to the Board of Acupuncture based on his knowledge, experience, and dedication to broadening the general public's awareness of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture.

     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