STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2835

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 260, 261, 262

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2010

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 260, 261, and 262, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea

G.M. No. 260	ANNE TRYGSTAD, for a term to expire 6-30-2010;
G.M. No. 261	ANNE TRYGSTAD, for a term to expire 6-30-2014; and
G.M. No. 262	MARTHA J. TURNER, for a term to expire 6-30-2013,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Anne Trygstad and Martha J. Turner to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea.

     Testimony in support of Anne Trygstad's nomination to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea, was submitted by the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

     Anne Trygstad has extensive healthcare experience both in a medical setting and in the community.  Ms. Trygstad is currently the coordinator of the Registered Nurse Community Project, a program that provides outreach and health education to the community.  Throughout her career Ms. Trygstad has received several noteworthy honors, including the Innovation Award for the "Going Home" Program and the Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society Na Lima Kokua Ma Waena O Makua Award for Contribution to the Science of Gerontology. 

     In addition to her impressive professional experience, Ms. Trygstad has long been an active member of her community.  She is currently the Vice-Chair of the Mayor's Council on Health and Co-Chair of the Policy and Advocacy section of the Aging with Aloha Coalition.

     Your Committee finds that Anne Trygstad's long experience in the medical field in addition to her community participation makes her an excellent candidate for the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea.  Your Committee applauds Ms. Trygstad's civic mindedness and appreciates her dedication and passion for improving health care in our communities.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Martha J. Turner's nomination to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea from the Department of Health and two individuals.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

     Martha J. Turner has over twenty years of experience in the health care field.  Ms. Turner's professional background includes surgical, pediatric, home health, and clinic nursing experience.  Her level of responsibility has steadily increased throughout her career and Ms. Turner is currently employed as the Manager of the Kaiser Permanente Wailuku Clinic and Manager of Nursing Services for Wailuku and Maui Lani Clinics.

     Ms. Turner currently serves as an Advisory Board member for the Maui Community College Nursing Department.

     Your Committee finds that Martha J. Turner's vast experience with many different facets of the nursing profession would make her an invaluable member of the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea.  Her familiarity with the Maui community and its specific health care needs will bring an important perspective to the Council.

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Health that are 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.

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

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DAVID Y. IGE, Chair