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 Nos. 390 and 391, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Upon review of the background information submitted by the nominees, your Committee finds that the nominees are qualified to serve in the positions to which they are nominated. Your Committee further finds that the nominees are being appointed based on their professional credentials and integrity.

Ms. Nicholson is the President of Hawaii International Child, a state licensed, nonprofit adoption agency. Her extensive experience with children, families, the adoption process, and reproductive issues will provide additional perspective to the Reproductive Rights Protection Committee.

Testimony in support of Ms. Nicholson's nomination was received from six individuals.

Dr. Wang is a professional in her field of medicine with many years of experience and has expressed a sincere desire for public service. In addition, she is committed to contributing toward protecting individual rights and doing what is just for the community.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Health that are 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.