STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2147

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                   

 

RE:     GOV. MSG. NOS. 629, 630, 631

 

 

 

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 Nos. 629, 630, and 631, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

 

Mental Health & Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board

 

G.M. No. 629

DANIELLE BERGAN,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023;

 

G.M. No. 630

BRIAN HAUSER,

for a term to expire 06-30-2019; and

 

G.M. No. 631

BRIAN HAUSER,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Danielle Bergan and Brian Hauser for service on the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board.

 

DANIELLE BERGAN

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Danielle Bergan from the Department of Health and Mental Health America of Hawai‘i.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Bergan's background, knowledge, and commitment to public service qualify her to be nominated for reappointment to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Bergan is a Community Coordinator with Mental Health America Hawaii in Maui, where she organizes and facilitates mental health trainings and performs community outreach and interagency collaborations.  Ms. Bergan is dedicated to community service and has worked on a number of community outreach and service programs and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Mental Health America, Maui Chapter and Society for Human Resource Management, Maui Chapter.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Bergan is active in youth suicide prevention on Maui and is a certified national trainer for Mental Health First Aid and Youth Mental Health First Aid and a certified Youth Suicide and Bullying Prevention instructor.  Your Committee finds that Ms. Bergan has been a member of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Area Service Board since December 2017 and her experience in youth suicide prevention will be an asset to the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends she be reappointed to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board based on her knowledge, experience, and dedication to serving her community.

 

BRIAN HAUSER

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment and reappointment of Brian Hauser from the Department of Health and Aloha Independent Living Hawaii.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Hauser's background, knowledge, and commitment to disability rights qualify him to be nominated for appointment and reappointment to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Hauser has been an advocate for individuals living with disabilities for the past thirteen years and has worked with individuals with many different types of disabilities, including those related to mental health.  Mr. Hauser is currently an Advocacy Coordinator with Aloha Independent Living Hawaii, where he coordinates collaborative efforts with local organizations and individuals to create awareness of and advocate for the needs of persons with disabilities.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Hauser previously served in a variety of positions, including as a Systems Change Advocate, Disability Program Navigator, and Vocational Specialist, which has allowed him to assist individuals navigate through county, state, and federal programs.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Hauser's ability to understand the challenges that individuals with disabilities face on a daily basis will be an asset for the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board and therefore recommends that Mr. Hauser be appointed and reappointed to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health 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 Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair