STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3773

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, and 387, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

State Council on Developmental Disabilities

G.M. No. 381

JOAN BELLARD,

for a term to expire 6-30-2010;

G.M. No. 382

NAOMI S. GROSSMAN,

for a term to expire 6-30-2010;

G.M. No. 383

BERNADETTE LUCY KELIIAA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2007;

G.M. No. 384

JEAN S. KIYABU,

for a term to expire 6-30-2010;

G.M. No. 385

PATRICIA A. NISHIMOTO,

for a term to expire 6-30-2008;

G.M. No. 386

MICHAEL D. TADA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2008; and

G.M. No. 387

J. CURTIS TYLER III,

for a term to expire 6-30-2010,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of JOAN BELLARD from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Lokelani Ohana, and two individuals. Ms. Bellard is a resident of Maui and a mother of an individual with a developmental disability. She is a retired Registered Nurse and active volunteer for various human services agencies. Ms. Bellard's commitment to advocacy for the developmentally disabled community will enable her to be a valuable member of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

Your Committee received testimony in support of NAOMI S. GROSSMAN from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities and Family Voices of Hawaii. Ms. Grossman is a resident of Oahu and is the parent of an individual with a developmental disability. She has extensive educational and professional experience in the field of human services and social work. Ms. Grossman's commitment to community service will make her a valuable asset to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

Your Committee received testimony in support of BERNADETTE LUCY KELIIAA from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities and four individuals. Ms. Keliiaa is a resident of Oahu and the parent of an individual with a developmental disability. Ms. Keliiaa's personal experiences and her commitment to improving the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities will make her a valuable member of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

Your Committee received testimony in support of JEAN S. KIYABU from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Department of Education Special Education Section, and one individual. Ms. Kiyabu presently serves on the Council and is being nominated for reappointment. She is a resident of Oahu and a representative for the Department of Education. Ms. Kiyabu has proven herself to be a valuable asset to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

Your Committee received testimony in support of PATRICIA A. NISHIMOTO from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Department of Health, Family Voices of Hawai`i, and two individuals. Ms. Nishimoto has earned a Ph.D. in Social Welfare and is the Chief Executive Officer of Responsive Caregivers of Hawaii. Her extensive educational background, professional experience, and commitment to community service will make her an indispensable contributor and member of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

Your Committee received testimony in support of MICHAEL D. TADA from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Hawaii Centers for Independent Living, and one individual. Mr. Tada is a resident of Oahu and lives with a developmental disability. Mr. Tada's personal experiences and dedication to improving the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities make him an essential member of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

Your Committee received testimony in support of J. CURTIS TYLER III from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities and one individual. Mr. Tyler is a resident of the County of Hawaii and is a family member of an individual with a developmental disability. Mr. Tyler has previously served on this Council and, after a three-year break, is being nominated to serve a third term. Mr. Tyler's experience as a community leader, legislator, and Hawaii County Council member have enabled him to be a valuable contributor to the Council. Mr. Tyler's knowledge of local, state, and federal government and his dedication to community service make him a valuable member of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

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