Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2002

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Health and Human Services, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 319, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of these nominees from the State Health Planning and Development Agency.

Agnes M. Groff has lived all her life on Maui and is employed in community relations at Maui Economic Opportunity. She is a graduate of Maui High School and Maui Community College. Ms. Groff is a volunteer with the Hawaii Federation of Democrat Women, Maui Chapter.

Joseph K. Kamaka III, M.D. is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools and the University of Hawaii, School of Medicine. Currently he practices internal medicine. His community service includes medical director of Hospice Maui, past president for Hui No Ke Ola Pono, and previous board member with the American Lung Association and American Diabetes Association.

William F. Staton, a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, is a veterans' representative for the State Office of Veterans' Services. He served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1970 through which he earned a Vietnam Service Medal. Mr. Staton's community service is extensive. He currently serves as moderator/deacon for the Kahului Baptist Church, vice-president of the Keikis Dream/Fun Day Foundation, group facilitator for the Family Peace Center, and as mediator/trainer for the Mediation Services of Maui.

Kathleen L. Street received her associate degree in nursing from Maui Community College and currently practices as a public health nurse in the Hana District. She is involved in community organizations such as the Hana Canoe Club, Hana Community Association, and the Hana Community Children's Council.

Sarajean A. Tokunaga is a graduate of Roosevelt High School and attended the University of Hawaii. Ms. Tokunaga's community service includes secretary/director of the Wailuku Tennis Club, secretary /president of the Maui Fund Raiser for Kamehameha Schools, board member for the Year of the Hawaiian, art board member for the Year of the Chinese, and public relations chairperson/grant writer for Hui Noeau.

Upon review of the testimony and written statements submitted by the nominees, your Committee finds that William F. Staton, Kathleen L. Street, Joseph K. Kamaka III, M.D., Sarajean A. Tokunaga, and Agnes M. Groff have the necessary character, experience, and qualifications to serve on the Maui County Subarea Health Planning Council.

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.