STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3529

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 687

 

 

 

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 No. 687, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology

 

G.M. No. 687

DENBY RALL,

for a term to expire 06-30-2022,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Denby Rall for service on the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Denby Rall from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Rall’s background and dedication to serving the public qualify her to be appointed to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology as an audiologist member.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Rall has been chief of audiology at Tripler Army Medical Center since 2011. Previously, Dr. Rall served at Tripler as a licensed audiologist and graduate clinician.  She earned her doctorate in audiology at Central Michigan University.  Testimony indicated that Dr. Rall has volunteered with Special Olympics, served as chapter president of the National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology, and serves on the board of Maryknoll School.  Testimony further indicated that her understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and her community service experience will enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Denby Rall be appointed to the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology based on her knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 

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

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair