STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3507

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 711, 712, 713, 714, 715

 

 

 

Honorable Shan S. Tsutsui

President of the Senate

Twenty-Sixth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2012

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 711, 712, 713, 714, and 715, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea

 

G.M. No. 711

JO-ANN AHUNA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2014;

 

G.M. No. 712

MARY CATIEL,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016;

 

G.M. No. 713

RUSSELL JOHNSON,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015;

 

G.M. No. 714

MAUREEN NAGANUMA,

for a term to expire 6-30-2015; and

 

G.M. No. 715

WILLIAM THOMAS JR.,

for a term to expire 6-30-2016,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Jo-Ann Ahuna, Mary Catiel, Russell Johnson, Maureen Naganuma, and William Thomas Jr. to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea.

 


JO-ANN AHUNA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Jo-Ann Ahuna from the Department of Health and one individual.

 

     Ms. Ahuna is a resident of Hana and the Vice Chair of the Health Planning Council, Tri-Isle Subarea.  She has served on this Council since 2007 and has contributed much to the Council during its deliberations.  Ms. Ahuna has also served on the Maui County Cultural Resource Commission, Advisory Board for Hana, and Hana Community Association. 

 

MARY CATIEL

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Mary Catiel from the Department of Health and three individuals.

 

     Prior to retirement, Ms. Catiel served as the Director of Nursing and Interim Administrator at Lanai Community Hospital.  She has over forty-six years of experience as a registered nurse and is still active with the Maui County Office on Aging.  Ms. Catiel's many years of professional experience in her community and long-time residence on Lanai will provide knowledgeable representation for the people of Lanai.

 

RUSSELL JOHNSON

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Russell Johnson from the Department of Health.

 

     Prior to retirement, Mr. Johnson was the Regional Chief Financial Officer of Maui Memorial Medical Center.  His background is in accounting and administrative management, and Mr. Johnson is very familiar with the challenges inherent in delivering and improving health care while trying to control costs.  Mr. Johnson will ensure that the financial aspects of the Council's discussions are addressed and will provide many significant contributions.

 


MAUREEN NAGANUMA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Maureen Naganuma from the Department of Health and six individuals.

 

     Ms. Naganuma is the Director of Project Development for Liberty Dialysis-Hawaii LLC.  Ms. Naganuma has nearly forty years of experience in nursing, hospital management, and dialysis.  In the mid-1970s, she worked with the Maui County government, federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and Hana residents to establish a communal home dialysis program in Hana, which alleviated the difficult five-hour trip several times a week that was required for those who sought dialysis services.  Ms. Naganuma has a demonstrated interest in the wellbeing of her community, and her membership will be a great asset to the Council.

 

WILLIAM THOMAS JR.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of William Thomas Jr. from the Department of Health.

 

     Dr. Thomas is the Medical Director of Clinical and Internal Affairs and the Chief of Staff at Molokai General Hospital.  Dr. Thomas has received numerous awards and has been recognized by various facilities as the Outstanding Resident of the Year and Most Compassionate Resident of the Year.  Dr. Thomas has served for one term on the Council and will continue to provide valuable insight to benefit the Council's deliberations.

 

     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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JOSH GREEN, M.D., Chair