STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1851

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 707

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

Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs

G.M. No. 707

RICKI TABOR, for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Ricki Tabor for service on the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Ricki Tabor from the Executive Office on Aging; Alzheimer's Association, Aloha Chapter; and nine individuals.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Tabor's experience in the field of mental health, commitment to public service, and dedication to serving vulnerable populations qualify him for appointment to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs. Mr. Tabor is currently the community development director for Generations Magazine, a Hawaii publication that serves as a resource for the State's kupuna. Prior to his current position, Mr. Tabor worked in the mental health field at the Kaneohe Medical Clinic, as a counselor at the Hale Kipa Youth Shelter, a Parent Counselor at a group home for individuals with developmental disabilities with Responsive Caregivers of Hawaii, and as a Family Counselor at a vocational program for autistic adults at the Special Education Center of Hawaii. Your Committee notes that Mr. Tabor is an active volunteer and member in various community organizations and advocacy groups, including: Club 100, Alzheimer's Association, Kupuna Caucus, Compassion and Choice, and Palama Settlement. Mr. Tabor earned his Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Chaminade University and Master of Science in counseling psychology from the University of Oregon.

Your Committee further finds that Mr. Tabor meets the requirement that a representative be selected on the basis of their interests and knowledge in and their ability to make contributions to the solution of problems related to aging. Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Tabor be appointed to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs based on his knowledge in the mental health field, extensive work experience in serving vulnerable populations, and dedication to contributing to community organizations advocacy groups.

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

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JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair