STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3745

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 851

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 851, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

State Council on Mental Health

G.M. No. 851

CHARLEEN CROZIER, 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 Charleen Crozier for service on the State Council on Mental Health.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Charleen Crozier from the Department of Health and one individual. Your Committee received testimony in opposition to the nomination for the reappointment of Charleen Crozier from one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Crozier's background and dedication to serving the public qualify her to be reappointed to the State Council on Mental Health. She would serve in the mandated membership position of an adult with serious mental illness who is or has received mental health services. Your Committee notes that Ms. Crozier is presently a Supported Housing Case Manager for Mental Health Kokua in Wailuku, Maui and has served as a Peer Coach at Mental Health Kokua and Program Assistant at Aloha House Inc. Ms. Crozier has served as a member of the Council since 2018 and has demonstrated a strong desire to assist people who are homeless and living with mental health challenges. Your Committee finds that Ms. Crozier has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of council members and her extensive experience in crisis intervention, peer coaching, and benefit planning will enhance the effectiveness of the State Council on Mental Health. Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Crozier be reappointed to the State Council on Mental Health based on her knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

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