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 No. 474, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee, and finds the nominee to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

Your Committee received testimony in support of ANDREA LEHUANANI COSMA from the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, the Chair of the Board of Directors of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, the Chief Executive Officer of the Maui Region Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, and three individuals.

Ms. Cosma was born on Maui and has lived in Hana her entire life. She is a graduate of Hana High School and is currently enrolled at Western International University in pursuit of a degree in Human Services. She is also taking a counseling course at Maui Community College in Hana. Ms. Cosma is a community advocate who is active in helping address the health care challenges facing rural communities in Maui. To that end, she founded Hui Laulima, a resolution-oriented organization that strives to answer the concerns of the Hana community. Ms. Cosma advocates on behalf of renal dialysis patients and has worked to bring treatment services to Hana. In addition, she volunteers with the National Kidney Foundation to do kidney screening. She has testified before the Maui Governor's Advisory Committee regarding health care in Hana. Ms. Cosma's community-based knowledge and insight will bring an important perspective to the Board.

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.