STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2108

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 536

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. 536, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

State Council on Developmental Disabilities

G.M. No. 536

JOHN BEEBE, 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 John Beebe for service on the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of John Beebe from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities and three individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Beebe's background, experience, and commitment to advocacy qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities in the role of a parent of an individual with a developmental disability. Mr. Beebe's two youngest children have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, which has made his family acutely aware of the burden, challenges, struggles, hardships, and joys faced by thousands of families with children with developmental delays or disabilities. Your Committee notes that Mr. Beebe is a Commander in the United States Coast Guard and the President and Chief Executive Officer of Celestial Payments, professional experiences that have enabled him to create real world solutions that bridge the public and private sectors and given him diplomatic and relationship building skills. Your Committee finds that Mr. Beebe's professional skillset and personal experience will be valuable assets to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities and therefore recommends Mr. Beebe be appointed to the Council based on his knowledge, experience, and dedication to serving his 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