STAND. COM. REP. NO. 11

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33

 

 

 

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fourth State Legislature

Second Special Session of 2007

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 33, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Board of Directors of the Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation

 

G.M. No. 23

SHAWN CANNON,

for a term to expire 6-30-2009;

 

G.M. No. 24

AVERY B. CHUMBLEY,

for a term to expire 6-30-2009;

 

G.M. No. 25

ANDREW DON, M.D.,

for a term to expire 6-30-2009;

 

G.M. No. 26

ROGER K. GODFREY,

for a term to expire 6-30-2011;

 

G.M. No. 27

ROSANNE C. HARRIGAN, EdD,

for a term to expire 6-30-2011;

 

G.M. No. 28

CATHERINE L.N. KIM,

for a term to expire 6-30-2011;

 

G.M. No. 29

BARRY TOSHIO MIZUNO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2009;

 

G.M. No. 30

MABEL JEAN ODO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2009;

 

G.M. No. 31

CLIFFORD L. NAKEA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2011;

 

G.M. No. 32

BARRY KOJI TANIGUCHI,

for a term to expire 6-30-2011; and

 

G.M. No. 33

RICHARD JAMES VIDGEN,

for a term to expire 6-30-2011,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal statements, histories and resumes submitted by the nominees, and finds Shawn Cannon, Avery B. Chumbley, Dr. Andrew Don, Roger K. Godfrey, Rosanne C. Harrigan, Catherine L.N. Kim, Barry Toshio Mizuno, Clifford L. Nakea, Mabel Jean Odo, Barry Koji Taniguchi, and Richard James Vidgen to have the necessary qualifications to be nominated to the Board of Directors of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

 

     Testimony in support of Shawn Cannon's nomination was submitted by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

 

     Ms. Cannon is a resident of Kailua-Kona and is nominated to fill one of the West Hawaii resident board membership requirements.  She is a Registered Nurse and currently serves as the Branch Manager for CareResource Hawaii, Island of Hawaii.  Ms. Cannon has worked in the community as a healthcare professional for seventeen years.  She also serves as Chair of the Health Services Committee of the West Hawaii Community Health Center.  Ms. Cannon's extensive experience and desire to serve her community will enable her to be a valuable asset to the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Board of Directors.

 

     Testimony in support of Avery B. Chumbley's nomination was submitted by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation and one individual.

 

     Mr. Chumbley is a resident of Wailuku and is nominated to fill one of the Maui resident board membership requirements.  He is President and COO of Wailuku Agribusiness Company, Inc.  He has served in the Hawaii State House of Representatives from 1992-1994 and the Hawaii State Senate from 1994-2002.  He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Pacific Cancer Foundation.  Mr. Chumbley's knowledge and experience will prove to be a valuable asset to the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Board of Directors.

 

     Testimony in support of Dr. Andrew Don's nomination was submitted by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation and Hawaii Medical Association.

 

     Dr. Don resides in the State and is nominated to fill one of two of the Governor's appointment requirements of board membership.  Dr. Don serves as active and consulting staff for Maui Memorial Medical Center and has served as such since 1973.  He currently serves as Chairman of the Hawaii QUEST Medical Advisory Committee.  Dr. Don received his Medical Doctorate degree from Tulane University in 1966.  He has extensive credentials, including Military service, and has demonstrated a strong commitment to providing quality health care in the community.  Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is fortunate to have Dr. Don serve on the Board of Directors.

 

     Testimony in support of Roger K. Godfrey's nomination was submitted by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation and three individuals.

 

     Mr. Godfrey resides in the State and is nominated to fill one of two of the Governor's appointment requirements of board membership.  In 1958, he received his MBA from Stanford University and is currently retired.  He has served on the Board of Directors of the Tax Foundation of Hawaii and the Oahu Workforce Investment Board.  Mr. Godfrey's experience and dedication to his community will be a valuable asset to the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Board of Directors.

 

     Testimony in support of Rosanne C. Harrigan's nomination was submitted by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

 

     Dr. Harrigan is a resident of Oahu and is nominated to fill one of the two Oahu resident board membership requirements.  She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.  She currently is a professor at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine and also currently works as a Nurse Practitioner for Waimanalo Health Center.  She has published numerous books and articles related to health care and nursing, and has demonstrated her commitment to community service.  Dr. Harrigan's extensive experience, background, and reputation in the health care industry will enable her to continue to be a valuable asset to the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Board of Directors.

 

     Testimony in support of Catherine L.N. Kim's nomination was submitted by Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

 

     Mrs. Kim is a resident of Kahului and is nominated to fill one of the Maui resident board membership requirements.  She is a graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.  She currently works for Maui Soda and Ice Works, Ltd. as Vice President of the Production Division of Roselani Ice Cream.  She has extensive community experience including serving as a member of the Committee on the Status of Women, County of Maui, the Maui Chamber of Commerce, the State Health Planning and Development Agency Tri-Isle Subarea, and the Certificate of Need Review Panel.  The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Board of Directors will greatly benefit from Mrs. Kim's extensive experience and knowledge.

 

     Testimony in support of Barry Toshio Mizuno's nomination was submitted by Hawaii Health Systems Corporation and four individuals.

 

     Mr. Mizuno is a resident of Hilo and is nominated to fill one of two of the West Hawaii resident board membership requirements.  He retired from Puna Geothermal Venture in December of 2006 and has since been the principal owner and Energy Consultant of BTM, LLC.  He is a Certified Public Accountant in the State, is a past board member of Hilo Family Practice Center, and currently serves as a board member of the Hilo Medical Center Foundation.  Mr. Mizuno's experience, knowledge, and desire to serve his community will enable him to be a valuable asset to the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Board of Directors.

 

     Testimony in support of Mabel Jean Odo's nomination was submitted by Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

 

     Mrs. Odo is a resident of Kalaheo, Hawaii and is nominated to fill one of two of the Kauai resident board membership requirements.  Prior to her retirement, Mrs. Odo served as a school teacher in Kauai for forty-one years.  She has received several awards, including Kauai District Teacher of the Year and Kauai District Special Education Teacher of the Year.  Mrs. Odo currently serves as secretary, treasurer, and Vice Chairman of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.  Mrs. Odo's experience and dedication to her community will greatly benefit the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Board of Directors.

 

     Testimony in support of Clifford L. Nakea's nomination was submitted by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation and three individuals.

 

     Mr. Nakea is a resident of Kapaa, Hawaii and is nominated to fill one of two of the Kauai resident board membership requirements.  He served as a Circuit Court Judge from 2000 to 2005 and District Court Judge from 1980 to 2000.  Prior to his judgeship, Mr. Nakea was a partner in the law firm of Case Kay Clause and Lynch, he served as a Deputy Prosecutor in Kauai and Honolulu.  Mr. Nakea's extensive legal expertise and demonstrated community service will enable him to be an integral part of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Board of Directors.

 

     Testimony in support of Barry Koji Taniguchi's nomination was submitted by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation and four individuals.

 

     Mr. Taniguchi is a resident of Hilo and is nominated to fill one of two of the East Hawaii resident board membership requirements.  He is a graduate of Hilo High School and University of Hawaii Hilo and Manoa.  He is a Certified Public Accountant and President and Chief Executive Officer of KTA Super Stores and K. Taniguchi, LTD.  Mr. Taniguchi has extensive experience and memberships in many community organizations.  He is dedicated to community service and would serve as a valuable asset to the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Board of Directors.

 

     Testimony in support of Richard James Vidgen's nomination was submitted by the State Senator representing the First Senatorial District and the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

 

     Mr. Vidgen is a resident of Kailua-Kona and is nominated to fill one of two of the West Hawaii resident board membership requirements.  He is a Realtor and Agricultural and Marketing Consultant.  He has numerous career accomplishments regarding local agricultural businesses and is President of MacFarms of Hawaii.  Mr. Vidgen served on the Governor's West Hawaii Advisory Committee from 2003 to 2007 and continues to serve on the Kona Community Hospital Management Advisory Board and the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce.  Mr. Vidgen's experience, community dedication, and understanding of the challenges facing health care institutions in Hawaii will enable him to serve as an important asset to the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Board of Directors.

 

     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 nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Health,

 

 

 

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DAVID Y. IGE, Chair