STAND.
COM. REP. NO. 2049
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: S.C.R. No. 203
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Higher Education, to which was referred S.C.R. No. 203 entitled:
"SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TO EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH CENTER AND IDENTIFY THE REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIVING FEDERAL FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the John A. Burns School of Medicine of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa; State Health Planning and Development Agency; and Alzheimer's Association.
Your Committee finds that Alzheimer's disease is a significant public health issue affecting millions of Americans, including many residents of the State. Your Committee further finds that National Institute on Aging-designated Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers are a national resource for research on the nature of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and the development of more effective approaches to prevention, diagnosis, care, and therapy. Your Committee believes that exploring the feasibility of establishing of an Alzheimer's Disease Research Center in the State is warranted, as the establishment of a Center would advance scientific research, improve diagnosis and treatment, and provide better care for those suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Higher Education that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of S.C.R. No. 203 and recommends that it be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Higher Education,
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____________________________ ANDREW TAKUYA GARRETT, Chair |
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