STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1433

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 329

 

 

 

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fourth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2007

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 329, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs

 

G.M. No. 329

DANIEL J. VARGAS,

for a term to expire 6-30-2011,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee, and finds Daniel J. Vargas to have the necessary qualifications to be nominated for a second term to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Daniel J. Vargas' nomination from the Department of Health. 

 

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Vargas has a great deal of experience with drug and alcohol inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs, gained in his work with Teen Challenge Hawaii, Crossroads Hawaii, and the prison system and parole boards.  He also worked as the president and director of Beth Israel Jewish Ministries International for over twenty years.  He is a graduate of Bethany Bible College, Hebrew College of the Bible.  Mr. Vargas is the state coordinator for the National Day of Prayer and the Governor's Prayer Team. 

 

     Mr. Vargas has served as chair of the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs since September 2006, and has served on the recognition and awards committee and the legislative committee.  Your Committee finds that his sincere regard for the needs of the elderly and their care givers and his experience in advocacy are assets to the Board.  Therefore, your Committee recommends Mr. Vargas be confirmed for reappointment.

 

     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.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Health,

 

 

 

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DAVID Y. IGE, Chair