STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2107

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 532

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 532, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs

G.M. No. 532

SHELLY OGATA, for a term to expire 06-30-2022,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Shelly Ogata for service on the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Shelly Ogata from the Executive Office on Aging, Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, one member of the Hawaii County Council, Zonta Club of Hilo, and five individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Ogata's background, experience, and commitment to public service qualify her to be nominated for appointment to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs. Your Committee notes that Ms. Ogata is currently a Council Aide for the Hawaii County Council and has previously held a number of roles that deal specifically with kupuna and caregivers, including five years as a Planner in the Hawaii County Office of Aging, where she developed and coordinated services for older adults and assisted in developing program policies and recommendations to meet the needs of Hawaii's older adults. Ms. Ogata is also dedicated to community service and has worked on a number of community outreach and service programs, including prior government board services as a member of the Hawaii County Planning Commission and on the State Council on Mental Health, where she served as Chair. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Ogata has served as an interim member of the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs since July 2018 and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members, and her extensive experience and knowledge in the aging network would be an asset to the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Ogata be appointed to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs based on her knowledge, experience, and dedication to serving her community.

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