Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2003

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 361, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Upon review of the statements submitted by the nominee, your Committee finds that the nominee is dedicated to meaningfully contribute to the Department of Health's fulfillment of its mission to administer programs to protect, preserve, care for, and improve the physical and mental health of the people of the State.

Testimony in support of the nominee was received from the Organ Donor Center of Hawaii, Mountain-Pacific Quality Health Foundation, Hawaii Medical Association, Hawaii Primary Care Association, Healthcare Association of Hawaii, Hawaii Nurses' Association, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Hawaii Psychiatric Medical Association, and three individuals.

Your Committee finds that Ms. Arcena has extensive experience in healthcare administration and governmental affairs. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the Hawaii Medical Association which is comprised of more than 1,600 physician members. Your Committee further finds that her active leadership involvement and experience in healthcare related policy, planning, and initiatives over the last five years will allow her to serve as a valuable resource on the Board of Health.

Upon review of the testimony and statements submitted, your Committee finds that the nominee possesses the necessary character, experience, and qualifications to serve on the Board of Health.

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