STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2117

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                   

 

RE:     GOV. MSG. NOS. 528, 529, 530, 531

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2019

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 528, 529, 530, and 531, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Mental Health & Substance Abuse, O'ahu Service Area Board

 

G.M. No. 528

SHIRLEY DAVENPORT,

for a term to expire 06-30-2019;

 

G.M. No. 529

SHIRLEY DAVENPORT,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023;

 

G.M. No. 530

CHRISTINE PARK,

for a term to expire 06-30-2019; and

 

G.M. No. 531

CHRISTINE PARK,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Shirley Davenport and Christine Park for service on the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board.

 

SHIRLEY DAVENPORT

 

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment and reappointment of Shirley Davenport from the Department of Health, Hina Mauka, and three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Davenport's background, experience, and commitment to public service qualify her to be nominated for appointment and reappointment to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Davenport is a social worker and certified substance abuse counselor who currently works in Waianae at Hoomau Ke Ola, Inc., a residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment center.  Dr. Davenport previously worked at the Waianae Coast Community Health Center for over nine years and at the River of Life Mission, and is a dedicated community service volunteer.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Davenport previously served eight years on the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board and has been an interim member of the current board since July 2018 and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Davenport be appointed and reappointed to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board based on her knowledge of the mental health needs of the Waianae community, experience, and dedication to serving her community.

 

CHRISTINE PARK

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment and reappointment of Christine Park from the Department of Health and four individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Park's background, experience, and education qualify her to be nominated for appointment and reappointment to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Park has spent the past eleven years working in the public education system as an educator for at-risk adolescents, counselor for youth with emotional and behavioral challenges, and currently as the Program Coordinator at the Waipahu Community School for Adults for adults in transition.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Park is a licensed mental health counselor, national certified counselor, and a current doctoral candidate in counselor education and supervision.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Park has served as an interim member of the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board since July 2018 and her background and interest in advancing mental health services for disadvantaged, underserved, and marginalized populations will be an asset to the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Park be appointed and reappointed to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Oahu Service Area Board based on her knowledge, experience, and dedication to her profession.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and 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 Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair