STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3688

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 825

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 825, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Mental Health And Substance Abuse, O'ahu Service Area Board

G.M. No. 825

CYNTHIA DANG, for a term to expire 06-30-2020,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Cynthia Dang to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated for reappointment to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Cynthia Dang from the Department of Health.

     Your Committee finds that Dr. Dang is presently a mid-level manager for a business consulting firm and has experience working in the areas of mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, and homelessness.  Dr. Dang is active in the community, serving as Chair of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board, and Representative from the Mental Health Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board, on the State Council on Mental Health.  Dr. Dang also has valuable experience on various committees dealing with assessing and treating trauma and homeless veterans.  In her personal statement, Dr. Dang indicated that she understands the importance of integrating community experience into program planning and problem resolution.  She further hopes to eliminate the stigma of seeking services related to mental health, substance abuse, and domestic violence and see an improvement on the acceptability and accessibility of these services.  Your Committee therefore finds that Dr. Dang's experience in the private and public sectors, proven leadership, and dedication to serving the public will continue to be great assets to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board.

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health,

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair