SSCR2559

STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2559

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 564, 566

Honorable Donna Mercado Kim

President of the Senate

Twenty-Seventh State Legislature

Regular Session of 2014

State of Hawaii

Madam:

Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 564 and 566, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Hawaii Service Area Board

G.M. No. 564

ALICE BRATTON,

for a term to expire 6-30-2018; and

G.M. No. 566

FRANCES ELAINE LYONS,

for a term to expire 6-30-2018.

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories and resumes submitted by the nominees and finds Alice Bratton and Frances Elaine Lyons to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Hawaii Service Area Board.

ALICE BRATTON

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Ms. Bratton from the Department of Health.

Your Committee notes that Ms. Bratton received a Master of Arts degree in Teaching from the School for International Training and a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the Indiana University School of Social Services.

Ms. Bratton currently serves as a Parent Partner for Hawaii Families as Allies, where she is responsible for providing support to families with children who have emotional or behavioral challenges by providing workshops and support groups. Additionally, she collaborates with a variety of community stakeholders to facilitate trainings and networking for families and service providers.

Prior to this position, Ms. Bratton worked as a Team Leader for Ohana Quake Outreach, where she was responsible for the training and supervision of outreach teams providing psychological first aid and referrals in Waimea and Kona. Ms. Bratton has worked as a counselor in private practice, as well as in a residential group home for emotionally disturbed adolescent girls.

Your Committee notes that Ms. Bratton has demonstrated significant dedication to mental health issues through her background, affiliations, training, and outreach programs. Your Committee finds that Ms. Bratton has been nominated to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Hawaii Service Area Board, based on her knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to public service.

FRANCES ELAINE LYONS

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Ms. Lyons from the Department of Health.

Your Committee notes that Ms. Lyons received an Associate's degree in Management from Quincy College, and also studied Management at Northeastern University. Ms. Lyons currently serves as a Grant Writer for the East Hawaii Cultural Center in Hilo, where she researches funding sources for arts, cultural, and Hawaii heritage grants, and writes and submits proposals to foundations and funding sources.

Ms. Lyons has a solid background in organizational and administrative management. She is familiar with complex reports and spreadsheets related to corporate objectives and client specific requests, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information. Ms. Lyons offers more than ten years of proven administrative, operations, communication, meeting planning, organizational, and multitasking experience.

Your Committee finds that Ms. Lyons' knowledge and experience in the corporate business environment will assist the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Hawaii Service Area Board, in determining policy and planning for the needs of consumers living with mental illness. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Lyons has the experience, competency, and dedication to be a member of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Hawaii Service Area Board.

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