STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1003

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2005

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 173, 174, 175, 177, 178, 179, 180

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Human Services, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 173, 174, 175, 177, 178, 179, and 180, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Commission on Fatherhood

G.M. No. 173

ANDRES A. BACLIG JR.,

for a term to expire 06-30-2005;

G.M. No. 174

SANANDA K. BAZ,

for a term to expire 06-30-2005;

G.M. No. 175

BERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.,

for a term to expire 06-30-2005;

G.M. No. 177

MICHAEL KRAMER,

for a term to expire 06-30-2005;

G.M. No. 178

STEVEN NAKAOKA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2005;

G.M. No. 179

MARIKA RIPKE Ph.D.,

for a term to expire 06-30-2005; and

 

 

G.M. No. 180

SYLVIA H.L. YUEN Ph.D.,

for a term to expire 06-30-2005,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees, and finds the nominees to have the necessary qualifications to be appointed to the Commission on Fatherhood (Commission).

Your Committee received testimony in support of ANDRES A. BACLIG JR. from the Commission and the Hawaii Coalition for Dads. Mr. Baclig is the father of three children, and currently resides on the Big Island. He has been involved with various youth programs throughout his life, including Director of the Boys Club of Hilo, girls and boys basketball coach at Hilo High School, boys basketball coach at Ka'u High School, commissioner and coach of the Amateur Softball Association, and coordinator of various basketball, softball, and baseball tournaments on the Big Island. Mr. Baclig has shown a commitment to the community through his desire to better the lives of the young people of Hawaii. Mr. Baclig has served on the Commission in an interim capacity since July 28, 2004.

Your Committee received testimony in support of SANANDA K. BAZ from the Commission and the Hawaii Coalition for Dads. Mr. Baz currently works as the Deputy Director of Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. He is active in his community through his participation as a Kahuhaieunalio (minister) and Youth Advisor at Kupaianaha Church, a member of Kahului Rotary International, and past Vice Chairperson of the Ka Aha Kauleo Kaiapuni Hawaii, Statewide Council on Education. Mr. Baz is Commissioner and Past Chairperson of the Commission on Naming Streets, Parks and Facilities, with a term expiring in March 2005. Mr. Baz has served on the Commission in an interim capacity since November 18, 2004.

Your Committee received testimony in support of BERNARD P. CARVALHO, JR. from the Commission, the Hawaii Coalition for Dads, and the Mayor of the County of Kauai. Mr. Carvalho served as the Recreation Program Development Coordinator from 1996-2002, and worked with recreational activities since 1985. In the role of Coordinator, he managed and coordinated the development of parks and recreational facilities and addressed guidelines under the Americans with Disabilities Act. He is the President of the Kamehameha Schools Parent Association of Kauai, and member of the Work Force Investment Youth Council, KaAnuenue Connection/Coalition for a Drug Free Hawaii, Kapaa High School Foundation, and Kawaihau District Leadership Coalition. Mr. Carvalho received the "E Ola Pono Award for Community Service" in 2002. Mr. Carvalho has served on the Commission in an interim capacity since October 22, 2004.

Your Committee received testimony in support of MICHAEL KRAMER from the Commission and the Hawaii Coalition for Dads. Mr. Kramer graduated from Harvard University with a master's in Education. He currently works as a clinical manager for Healthy Start, Family Support Services of West Hawaii. He is active in his community through his participation as a mentor with the Learn and Serve Exchange, was an advocate with the New Mexico Youth Service Alliance, and was a founding member of the Santa Fe Youth Providers Coalition. Mr. Kramer has served on the Commission in an interim capacity since July 28, 2004.

Your Committee received testimony in support of STEVEN NAKAOKA from the Commission, the Hawaii Coalition for Dads, and one individual. Mr. Nakaoka currently is the President of Galaxy Home Improvement, Inc., and is a father of three. He is active in his community through his participation in his church as a lector, Pastoral Council member, and Eucharistic Minister. He also serves as a Boy Scout Assistant Scout Master and Mililani Community Baseball coach. Mr. Nakaoka has served on the Commission in an interim capacity since July 28, 2004.

Your Committee received testimony in support of MARIKA RIPKE, Ph.D. from the Commission, the Hawaii Coalition for Dads, and three individuals. Dr. Ripke is the Director of Hawaii's Kids Count, a national and state-by-state initiative that tracks the well-being of children and families on various health, economic, and educational concerns. She has worked extensively in the areas of poverty, social diversity, development, child care, and out-of-school activities. She also worked as a researcher and grant writer for the Father's Connection, an organization that works to foster relationships between non-custodial fathers and their children. Dr. Ripke has also received several fellowships and awards and authored several publications on childhood. Dr. Ripke has served on the Commission in an interim capacity since October 22, 2004.

Your Committee received testimony in support of SYLVIA H.L. YUEN Ph.D. from the Commission, the Hawaii Coalition for Dads, and four individuals. Dr. Yuen is the Director of the Center on the Family at the University of Hawaii. Her academic work focuses on development over the life span and family resiliency, with special attention to Hawaii's multicultural population. She serves on the boards of the Hawaii Community Foundation and the Institute for Human Services. Dr. Yuen also authors educational outreach materials that are used throughout the State, including "Dad Wanted: All Hours, Great Benefits!" Dr. Yuen has been an interim member of the Commission since July 28, 2004.

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