STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1038
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2005
RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 181, 182, 183
Honorable Robert Bunda
President of the Senate
Twenty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2005
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 181, 182, and 183, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:
Board of Health
G.M. No. 181 |
MAILE BURKE, MPA, for a term to expire 06-30-2008; |
G.M. No. 182 |
JASON E. MADDOCK, Ph.D., for a term to expire 06-30-2008; and |
G.M. No. 183 |
ROGER B. McKEAGUE, for a term to expire 06-30-2009, |
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statements submitted by the nominees, and finds the nominees to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the Board of Health.
Your Committee has received testimony in support of MAILE BURKE, MPA from the Administrator of the Department of Health Institutional Review Board, a senior planner in the Office of Planning, Policy and Program Development at the Department of Health, a member of the Department of Health Institutional Review Board, and one individual.
Ms. Burke received a BA degree in psychology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and an MPA in budgeting and finance from The George Washington University. She is presently the sole proprietor of a professional services business titled Pacific Partners. Ms. Burke has extensive experience in public policy at both a national and state level, having worked for Patricia Saiki in the U.S. Senate and on former Governor Waihee's Blue Ribbon Panel for health care reform. She has also worked for Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, as well as the Department of Health's Office of Planning, Policy & Program Development. She served as a technical writer for the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors Medical Directors' Council report on "Prevention Approaches for State Mental Health Authorities" and for an Adult Mental Health Division coordinate working group legislative report in response to a resolution regarding possible changes to expedite mental health treatment to persons committed to state-operated or state-contracted facilities. Ms. Burke has served as a board member and legislative chair of the Hawaii Public Health Association. Your Committee finds that Ms. Burke possesses the experience and commitment necessary to serve on the Board of Health.
Your Committee has received testimony in support of JASON E. MADDOCK, Ph.D. from the Deputy Director of Health.
Dr. Maddock received a BA degree in psychology and sociology from Syracuse University, New York, an MA degree in psychology from the University of Rhode Island, and a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Rhode Island. He participated as a research fellow for the 2001 postgraduate course on Research Direction and Strategies in Physical Activity and Public Health. Dr. Maddock has participated in numerous tobacco prevention coalition activities and has published widely on health related topics, such as the college alcohol problems scale and the relationship between obesity and the prevalence of fast food restaurants. Dr. Maddock is presently an assistant professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences & Epidemiology at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine. Dr. Maddock has concrete ideas regarding a new model for systems of public health and a vision for the future of the Board of Health. Your Committee finds that Dr. Maddock has knowledge and experience related to a diverse array of health issues and would be a valuable contributor to the Board of Health.
ROGER B. McKEAGUE received a BA in Asian history and English, with honors, from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and a JD, with honors, from Lewis and Clark, Northwestern School of Law. He is presently special assistant to the Director of Health. Mr. McKeague previously was an advisor for the Chief of Staff and the Governor whereby he worked collaboratively with department directors and staff to develop plans to improve efficiency and reviewed and researched department requests for the Governor. While an attorney at Dawson International, Inc., Mr. McKeague administered prepaid legal and dental plans, market services, and negotiated plans for unions and other member groups. He also participated in a medical mission to Nepal in 2000.
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 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.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Health,
____________________________ ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair |
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