STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1324

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 648

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Ninth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2017

State of Hawaii

Sir:

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 648, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

Health Planning Council, Kaua'i Subarea

G.M. No. 648

TITO VILLANUEVA, for a term to expire 06-30-2021,

begs leave to report as follows:

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by the nominee and finds Tito Villanueva to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated for reappointment to the Health Planning Council, Kauai Subarea.

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for reappointment of Tito Villanueva from the State Health Planning and Development Agency and three individuals.

     Mr. Villanueva has been an Emergency Medical Technician with American Medical Response and a part-time Fire Fighter for over twenty years, and is also American Medical Response's Operations Manager for the County of Kauai.  Prior to his career in emergency medical services, Mr. Villanueva was a Corpsman and Lead Petty Office Field Medic with the United States Navy.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Villanueva possesses numerous emergency medicine certifications and is dedicated to improving the quality and safety of healthcare in his community.  As a longtime resident of Kauai, Mr. Villanueva has demonstrated significant dedication to public service as evidenced by his involvement with community groups, including the Kauai Filipino Chamber of Commerce, Kauai Filipino-American Jaycees, Kauai Region Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, and the Kauai Trauma Committee.  Mr. Villanueva has served as a member of the Health Planning Council, Kauai Subarea since 2013 and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of council members.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Villanueva's background, knowledge, and strong commitment to serving the community are great assets to the Council.

     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