STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1654

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 695, 696, 697

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. 695, 696, and 697, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea

G.M. No. 695	CONSTANCE WILLIAMS, for a term to expire 6-30-2017;
G.M. No. 696	COLIN HANLON, for a term to expire 6-30-2017; and
G.M. No. 697	CURT MORIMOTO, for a term to expire 6-30-2017,

begs leave to report as follows:

CONSTANCE WILLIAMS

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history and resume submitted by the nominee and finds Constance Williams to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Constance Williams from the Department of Health.

     Ms. Williams received an Associate of Science in Nursing from Mid-State Technical College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Texas A&M, and a Master of Science in Advance Public Health Nursing from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  She is a Registered Nurse in Hawaii and California.

     Ms. Williams currently works for the University of Hawaii, Maui College, in Kahului, where she is responsible for designing, implementing, leading, evaluating, and revising academic and continuing education programs for nursing students.  Ms. Williams is also a Staff Registered Nurse for Hawaii Pacific Health at Straub Hospital.

     Your Committee finds that Ms. Williams has been appointed to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea based on her knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to public service.

COLIN HANLON

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, statement, and resume submitted by the nominee and finds Colin Hanlon to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Colin Hanlon from the Department of Health and two individuals.

     Mr. Hanlon received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and teacher certification from Plymouth State College in Plymouth, New Hampshire.  Mr. Hanlon also has several certificates, including certificates for Research in Resource Development and the Executive Leadership Program from the Boys & Girls Club of America.

     Mr. Hanlon currently serves as the Chief Professional Officer for the Boys & Girls Club of Maui, Inc., where he provides leadership and direction to ensure the effective operation and delivery of programs.

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Hanlon has been appointed to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea based on his knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to public service.

CURT MORIMOTO

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history and resume submitted by the nominee and finds Curt Morimoto to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Curt Morimoto from the Department of Health and one individual.

     Mr. Morimoto received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Seattle University in Seattle, Washington.  He is a certified Emergency Medical Technician in Washington state and Hawaii.  He is also a licensed Paramedic in Hawaii.

     Mr. Morimoto currently serves as the Operations Manager for American Medical Response in Maui County.  He previously worked for International Life Support and the City & County of Honolulu in emergency medical services.

     Your Committee finds that Mr. Morimoto has been appointed to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea based on his 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