STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1656

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 635

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Transportation, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 635, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Medical Advisory Board

G.M. No. 635

OSCAR DELLINGER III, 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 Oscar Dellinger, III, M.D., for service on the Medical Advisory Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Oscar Dellinger, III, M.D., from the Department of Transportation.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Dellinger has extensive experience in geriatric medicine and is the Hospice Medical Director at Saint Francis Healthcare of Hawaii. He is board certified in internal medicine, geriatric medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, and addiction medicine. Dr. Dellinger has been serving on the Medical Advisory Board representing the field of geriatrics since 2015. Your Committee further finds that his expertise in geriatric medicine and addiction medicine has been invaluable to the Medical Advisory Board, especially with the high amount of cases relating to aging drivers and substance abuse, qualify him to be reappointed to the Medical Advisory Board.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation 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 Transportation,

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LORRAINE R. INOUYE, Chair