STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1848

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 639

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2021

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 639, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Health Planning Council, Kauai Subarea

G.M. No. 639

NICHOLAS PANANGANAN, for a term to expire 06-20-2022 (expiration date amended to 6-30-2022 by GM661),

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Nicholas Pananganan for service on the Health Planning Council, Kauai Subarea.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Mr. Pananganan from the State Health Planning and Development Agency; Health Planning Council, Kauai Subarea; Waimea High School; Kauai Fire Department; and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Pananganan's experience working in emergency services, commitment to public service, and dedication to the health and wellness of the community qualify him for appointment to the Health Planning Council, Kauai Subarea. Mr. Pananganan is currently the Kauai Fire Department Emergency Medical Services program director and has various certifications as a hazardous materials technician, National Registry EMT, and CPR/Basic Life Support instructor from the American Heart Association. Your Committee notes that Mr. Pananganan serves his community as a self-defense instructor, jiu-jitsu instructor, basketball coach, American Youth Soccer Organization soccer coach, Kauai Interscholastic Federation wrestling and bowling coach, and Waimea High School Health Academy guest instructor and speaker. Mr. Pananganan earned his Associate in Arts from the University of Hawaii-Kauai Community College.

Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Pananganan be appointed to the Health Planning Council, Kauai Subarea based on his experience working in emergency services and commitment to the health and wellness of the community.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Health that are 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 Health,

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JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair