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 No. 341, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of RICHARD CHARLES JACKSON from the Department of Health, NAMI-Oahu, New Life Community Church, Church of the Crossroads, and three individuals. Mr. Jackson currently serves on the Board and is being nominated for reappointment. He has previously served two consecutive four-year terms, had a break in appointment, and is being reappointed after another four-year term. Mr. Jackson is committed to mental health advocacy in the community and has proven to be a valuable asset to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu 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 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.