STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1582

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 544, 545

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2013

State of Hawaii

Madam:

     Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 544 and 545, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Hawai'i Health Authority

G.M. No. 544	LESLIE B. CHUN, for a term to expire 6-30-2016; and
G.M. No. 545	VIRGINIA PRESSLER, for a term to expire 6-30-2016,

begs leave to report as follows:

LESLIE B. CHUN

Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Leslie B. Chun to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Hawai‘i Health Authority.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Mr. Chun from one individual.

     Your Committee notes that Mr. Chun received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University, a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Doctor of Medicine degree from University of California, Los Angeles.  From 2002 to 2005, Mr. Chun was a medical resident at Massachusetts General Hospital.  From 2002 to 2011, Mr. Chun served on the faculty of Harvard Medical school, first as a Clinical Fellow, then as an Instructor in Medicine, and finally as a Clinical Instructor in Medicine.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. Chun has served as a Medical Executive at Health Dialog Analytic Solutions, Partners Healthcare Newton-Wellesley Hospital, and presently at Maui Memorial Medical Center.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Chun has been appointed to the Hawai‘i Health Authority based on his knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to public service.

VIRGINIA PRESSLER

Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Virginia Pressler to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Hawai‘i Health Authority.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Ms. Pressler from the Healthcare Association of Hawaii and Hawaii Pacific Health.

     Your Committee notes that Ms. Pressler received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University, a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Hawaii, a Master of Science degree from the University of Hawaii, and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine.  Ms. Pressler has over thirty-five years of experience in the field of medicine and has served over twenty years as an executive in both private practice and public service.  Ms. Pressler is currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Strategic Officer for Hawaii Pacific Health.

     Your Committee notes that Ms. Pressler has demonstrated significant dedication to public service, as evidenced by her exemplary service in over thirty community service organizations during the course of her career.  Based on her outstanding community service, Ms. Pressler has also received numerous awards.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Pressler has been appointed to the Hawai‘i Health Authority based on her knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to public service.

     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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JOSH GREEN, Chair