STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1876

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2005

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 714, 748, 749, 751

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 714, 748, 749, and 751, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Mental Health and SubstanCE Abuse, Maui Service AREA Board

G.M. No. 714

DEBRA K. SUTTON,

for a term to expire 06-30-09;

G.M. No. 748

ROBERT D. LANSER JR.,

for a term to expire 06-30-2008;

G.M. No. 749

ROYAL RANDOLPH JR., M.D., M.P.H.,

for a term to expire 06-30-2008; and

G.M. No. 751

PAUL S. VARGAS, JR.,

for a term to expire 06-30-2008,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of the reappointment of DEBRA K. SUTTON from the Department of Health. Ms. Sutton has served on the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board since July 2000. She earned an associate's degree and Certificate of Achievement for Licensed Practical Nurse from Maui Community College. Ms. Sutton has worked for Nurse Finders since 2002. She founded Dual Recovery Anonymous, a twelve-step program on Maui tailored to people with both severe and persistent mental illness and a substance abuse disorder and is an active volunteer with various organizations relating to her professional and community interests.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of ROBERT D. LANSER, JR. from the Department of Health. Mr. Lanser earned an associate's degree in behavioral sciences from San Diego Mesa College, and a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in sociology and a master's degree in social work from San Diego State University. He is a licensed clinical social worker, and has worked at Maui Behavioral Health Services, Inc. since 1995 and at the Aloha House residential substance abuse treatment program since 2002. Mr. Lanser is a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW), the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and is a Qualified Clinical Social Worker (QCSW). He is an active volunteer on various organizations relating to his professional and community interests, including the State Children's Council and the Community Children's Council.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of ROYAL RANDOLPH JR., M.D., M.P.H. from the Department of Health. Dr. Randolph earned a bachelor's degree in zoology with a minor in chemistry from Fort Valley State University in Georgia, a joint Master of Science/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Tuskegee University in Alabama, a Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Illinois, and a master's degree in public health from the University of California. Dr. Randolph holds psychiatric licensure in Hawaii, California, Washington, and Georgia and has been a practicing psychiatrist since 1979. He presently is the psychiatric consultant for Maui Youth and Family Services, and formerly served as the medical director at the Aloha House residential substance abuse treatment program. Dr. Randolph is affiliated with a number of professional organizations and boards.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the reappointment of PAUL S. VARGAS, JR. from the Department of Health and two individuals. Mr. Vargas previously worked as a USDA Agriculture Inspector Aide for over six years. He presently attends Maui Community College, where he has worked with the Counseling Department to advocate for students with special needs. Mr. Vargas has been a council member on the Developmental Disability Council since 1999, has served on the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board since 2000, and is an active volunteer with various other community organizations.

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 Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board.

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 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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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair