STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2967

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2004

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 284, 285, 286, 287

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2004

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Human Services, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 284, 285, 286, and 287, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

State Rehabilitation Council

G.M. No. 284

WINNIFRED AOKI,

for a term to expire 06-30-07;

G.M. No. 285

SIGNE A. GODFREY,

for a term to expire 06-30-07;

G.M. No. 286

MALCOLM T. KOGA,

for a term to expire 06-30-06; and

G.M. No. 287

LORNA L.U. OTA,

for a term to expire 06-30-06,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, résumés, and statements submitted by the nominees, and finds the nominees to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the position of nomination.

Testimony in support of WINNIFRED AOKI was submitted by the Department of Human Services. Winnifred Aoki is a retired Department of Education teacher with degrees from the University of Hawaii in Education and Guidance and Counseling. She has special training in daily living activities for the visually handicapped. Her community service involves volunteering at Dole Middle School, Honolulu Community College, senior care homes, and with the Girl Scouts of Hawaii. Furthermore, she is a member of the Statewide Independent Living Council of Hawaii.

Testimony in support of SIGNE A. GODFREY was submitted by the Department of Human Services, Chamber of Commerce, Olsten Staffing Services, Altres Staffing, CTA Staffing, Avalon Development and Consulting, Pineapple Tweed, Westaff of Hawaii, University of Phoenix, Kelly Services, Manpower, Remedy Intelligent Staffing, Hawaii Food Industry Association, and three individuals. Signe A. Godfrey is a member of the State Workforce Development Council and President of Olsten Staffing Services. Her numerous community activities involve serving as President of the Friends for Foster Kids and as a member of Neighborhood Board #12, the Salvation Army Board, the Rotary Club of Honolulu Board, Hawaii Employers Council Board, Plaza Club Board of Governors, YWCA Board, Junior Achievement Board, and the School Advisory Board.

Testimony in support of MALCOLM T. KOGA was submitted by the Department of Human Services. Malcolm T. Koga is the founder and chairman of Koga Engineering & Construction, Inc. He is a graduate of Roosevelt High School and has a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Hawaii. His involvement with the community includes work with the West Honolulu Rotary Club, Honolulu Chamber of Commerce, State Pest Control Board, and American Lung Association.

The Department of Human Services, Straub Clinic and Hospital, and two individuals submitted testimony in support of LORNA L.U. OTA. Raised in Kapahulu, she is a graduate of St. Francis School of Radiology Technology and has an associate's degree in Liberal Arts from the Windward Community College. She has been a member of the Spasmodic Dysphonia Support Group of Hawaii since 1991 and is involved in community activities with the St. John Vianney Church.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Human Services that is 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 Human Services,

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SUZANNE CHUN OAKLAND, Chair