STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3601

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 694, 695

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Higher Education and the Arts, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 694 and 695, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

Center For Nursing Advisory Board

G.M. No. 694	JULIO ZAMARRIPA, for a term to expire 06-30-2019; and
G.M. No. 695	SUSAN YOUNG, for a term to expire 06-30-2020 (board name amended to Center for Nursing Advisory Board by GM696),

begs leave to report as follows:

JULIO ZAMARRIPA

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Julio Zamarripa from the Hawai‘i State Center for Nursing, Straub Clinic and Hospital, and two individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Zamarripa has demonstrated strong leadership skills in a professional environment and in his community, earning him praise and recognition from his colleagues and community leaders.  Your Committee therefore finds that Mr. Zamarripa's professional experience and background qualify him for nomination to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board as a nurse with an active Hawaii nursing license, and that his commitment to his profession will be a valuable asset to the Board.

SUSAN YOUNG

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Dr. Susan Young from the Hawaii State Center for Nursing, Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and five individuals.

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that in her position as an Assistant Professor in the University of Hawai‘i West O‘ahu Health Administration Program, Dr. Young has shown a strong commitment to the education of current and prospective nursing professionals.  Your Committee further notes that Dr. Young was elected by Hawai‘i State Center for Nursing Advisory Board members to her current position as the Board's Vice Chair.  Your Committee also finds that Dr. Young has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and has been nominated for reappointment to the Center for Nursing Advisory Board as a member with a background or experience in health care delivery based on her knowledge, professional experience, and commitment to nursing in the State.

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Higher Education and the Arts 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 Higher Education and the Arts,

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BRIAN T. TANIGUCHI, Chair