STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3858

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 657

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2024

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 657, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Board of Psychology

 

G.M. No. 657

DON PEDRO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Don Pedro for service on the Board of Psychology.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Don Pedro from the Board of Psychology.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Pedro's background, experience, and proven leadership qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the Board of Psychology as a psychologist member.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Pedro has worked for the Department of Health Adult Mental Health Division in various roles since 2004, while also maintaining a part-time private practice as a clinical psychologist.  Dr. Pedro is also a lecturer at University of Hawaii's Kapiolani Community College and an adjunct faculty member at Hawaii Pacific University, Dr. Pedro is actively involved in his community, serving on the I Ola Lahui-Rural Hawaiʻi Behavioral Health Board of Directors.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Pedro has served on the Board of Psychology since 2017, and his extensive experience in clinical psychology and adult mental health will continue to be assets to the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Don Pedro be reappointed to the Board of Psychology based on his experience, background, 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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JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair