Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 227, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, résumé, and statements submitted by the nominee, and finds the nominee to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the Health Planning Council, Kaua'i County Subarea.

Testimony in support of STANLEY G. YATES was received from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, Department of Health, Kauai District, and State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Kauai Committee. Stanley G. Yates was a Kauai Program Specialist for the Department of Health, Commission on Persons with Disabilities. He received his Bachelors degrees in microbiology and chemistry and his Masters degree in biochemistry from the University of Washington. His community activities include president of the Hemophilia Foundation of Hawaii, board member of the Hawaii Centers for Independent Living, Long Term Care Sub-Committee, and Kauai Emergency Medical Systems. The nominee has served on the State Health Planning Council, Kaua'i County Subarea for six years and currently serves as the Vice Chair.

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, 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.