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. 389 and 390, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of LINDA D. CHIU, MD, from the Department of Health and the Hawaii Medical Association. Your Committee received no testimony in support of the nomination of ANGEL BUNUAN RAMOS.

Dr. Chiu has nine years of experience in private practice focusing on otolaryngology with subspecialties in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and pediatric otolaryngology. In addition to her practice, Dr. Chiu is actively involved in the community with organizations such as Aloha Medical Mission, the Honolulu County Medical Society, Windward Federal Credit Union, and the Castle Medical Center Credentials Committee.

Mr. Ramos has over thirty-four years of health care experience in private and public sectors. He has managed health care facilities ranging from a 154-bed nursing facility to an 18-bed care home. He has been involved in pharmacy issues for the past five years while employed as a food and drug inspector. Mr. Ramos is also active in the community through organizations such as the Filipino Organization of Kailua-Kona, the Lions Club, and the Rotary Club.

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.