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. 744, 745, and 746, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of AMY R. AGUIAR from the Department of Health. Ms. Aguiar's community service includes volunteer work at the Hawaii Adult Day Care Center in Hilo and co-facilitation of the Bridges Support Group. She has participated in advocacy training for the Partners Academy provided by the State Council on Developmental Disabilities. Ms. Aguiar participates in the Special Olympics and is a member of Hale 'Oluea Clubhouse.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the appointment of GEARY KRUEGER from the Department of Health and five individuals. Mr. Krueger is a peer coach at Mental Health Kokua, and his community service includes serving on the Advisory Board of the Mental Health Association, as chair of the Disability Rights Advocacy Committee of Hale 'Oluea Clubhouse, and as the current president of the Aloha Club of Hilo Board at Hale 'Oluea Clubhouse. Mr. Krueger is a dedicated advocate for mental health and substance abuse services and those who use them.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the appointment of CEVN B. McGUIRE from the Department of Health. Mr. McGuire earned an associate's degree at Windward Community College, and currently is a student at the University of Hawaii majoring in psychology and Chinese studies. He recently co-authored a federal grant application on behalf of the Mental Health Association in Hawaii County, where he is a volunteer. Mr. McGuire formerly worked as a counselor, intake specialist, and residential director at ASAC Treatment Center.

Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories and statements submitted by the nominees, and finds the nominees to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Hawaii Service Area 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 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.