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. 717 and 718, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of the appointment of WILLIAM BAILEY from the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Mr. Bailey earned a bachelor's degree in biology and psychology from Occidental College and studied post-graduate biology at the University of Hawaii. He has been certified as an emergency medical technician since 1976, and as a mobile intensive care technician since 1978. Mr. Bailey presently is the manager of marketing and business development at American Medical Response, responsible for communications, client relations, and public and government relations. He is an active volunteer on various organizations relating to his professional and community interests.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the reappointment of MARY DIXON from the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Ms. Dixon has served on the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea since July 2001. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in social work. Prior to her retirement, Ms. Dixon worked for the Executive Office on Aging. She serves on various community and professional organizations.

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.