STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1859

                                   Honolulu, Hawaii
                                                     , 1999

                                   RE:  GOV. MSG. NO. 301
                                        




Honorable Norman Mizuguchi
President of the Senate
Twentieth State Legislature
Regular Session of 1999
State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Health and Human Services, to which was
referred Governor's Message No. 301, submitting for study and
consideration the nominations of:

HAWAI'I COUNTY SUBAREA HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL

     G.M. No. 301       JOY A. MCELROY, M.D., KATHLEEN M.
                        MISHINA, IRENE A. NAGAO, KAREN A.M.
                        NORRIS, and STEVEN G. PAVAO, for terms to
                        expire June 30, 2003;

begs leave to report as follows:

     Testimony in support of the nominees was received from the
State Health Planning and Development Agency.

     Upon review of the resumes and other background information
submitted by the nominees, your Committee finds that the nominees
bring a unique range of skills, abilities, and experiences to the
Hawai'i County Subarea Health Planning Council.  

     Your Committee notes the following specific qualifications
of the nominees:

     Joy A. McElroy, M.D., is a physician in private practice.
Dr. McElroy received her medical degree from the University of
Missouri at Kansas City.  Dr. McElroy is a member of the Hawaii
Dermatology Association, the Hawaii Medical Association and is a
Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.  Dr. McElroy has

 
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published numerous medical research articles and volunteers with
the Skin Cancer Screening Clinics.

     Kathleen M. Mishina is a public health nurse with the
Department of Health.  Ms. Mishina received a Bachelor's degree
in nursing and a Master's degree in public health from the
University of Hawaii at Manoa.  She is a member of the National
Council on Aging, the American Society on Aging, and the American
Public Health Association.  Ms. Mishina is currently a member of
the Hawaii County Subarea Council, including the Certificate of
Need Review Panel.

     Irene A. Nagao is a self employed fashion coordinator for
Weekenders.  Ms. Nagao is a graduate of the Honolulu Business
College.  She is the secretary for Junior Achievement, a board
member of Business Education Partnership, board member of the
Private Industry Council, and treasurer for the Japanese Chamber
of Commerce and Industry.

     Karen A.M. Norris is the director of occupational therapy at
Hilo Medical Center.  Ms. Norris received her Bachelor's degree
in occupational therapy from Colorado State University.  She is a
member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and
serves on the board of directors of the Young Women's Christian
Association and the Hawaii Young Farmers Association.

     Steven G. Pavao is a social worker with the Department of
Human Services.  Mr. Pavao received his Bachelor's degree in
psychology and education from the University of Hawaii at Manoa
and a Master's degree from Southeastern University.  Mr. Pavao is
active in his community as the president of the Hilo Intermediate
School Band Boosters and is unit steward and member of the
general assembly for the Hawaii Government Employees Association.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your
Committee on Health and Human Services that is attached to this
report, your Committee, after full consideration of the
background, character, 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.


 
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                                   Respectfully submitted on
                                   behalf of the members of the
                                   Committee on Health and Human
                                   Services,



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                                   SUZANNE CHUN OAKLAND, Chair

 
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