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. 821, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and the statement submitted by the nominee, and finds the nominee to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the Health Planning Council, Maui County Subarea.

Your Committee received testimony in support of VALERIE L. SIMONSEN from the State Health Planning and Development Agency and three individuals.

Dr. Simonsen earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Montana State University and a Doctorate from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine. She practices naturopathic medicine at the Makana Lani Healing Center in Wailuku. Dr. Simonsen's past experience includes volunteering as an Emergency Medical Technician and working as a CPR and advanced first aid instructor. She also has experience as a Paradise Ride support physician for the Maui AIDS Foundation and as a medical trainer for the Twin Bridges Volunteer fire department quick response unit. Dr. Simonsen is active in environmental issues such as the quality of the Maui upcountry water supply and has membership in several 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 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.