Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 273 and 274, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees, and finds the nominees to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the Health Planning Council-Windward Oahu.

Your Committee received testimony in support of GREIG E. GASPAR from the Department of Health, three representatives from the State of Hawaii House of Representatives, one representative from the U.S. House of Representatives, Hina Mauka, Hawai'i Primary Care Association, Ke Ola Mamo, Aloha Care, Papa Ola Lokahi, and two individuals. Mr. Gaspar currently serves on the Health Planning Council for Windward Oahu and is being reappointed to a second term. He has a Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Hawaii. Mr. Gaspar has served as the Executive Director of Angel Network Charities, Inc. He has also worked at the Waimanalo Health Center as a teen health project coordinator and marketing specialist. Mr. Gaspar is an effective leader and a community advocate. His membership on the Health Planning Council-Windward Oahu is greatly valued.

Your Committee received testimony in support of CHRISTOPHER J. LUTZ from the Department of Health. Mr. Lutz is currently serving on the Health Planning Council for Windward Oahu and is being nominated to a second full term. Mr. Lutz holds a B.S. from the University of California, Berkeley and a M.B.A. from Chaminade University. He is the Windward Oahu Service Area Manager for Kaiser Permanente, managing health care operations at three clinics in Windward Oahu. He also serves as President of the Tantalus Community Association. Mr. Lutz has exceptional skills and experience and is an asset to the Health Planning Council-Windward Oahu. Your Committee notes that Mr. Lutz was first appointed on November 21, 2001, and pursuant to statutory requirements, will terminate his service on November 20, 2009.

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.