STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2139

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                   

 

RE:     GOV. MSG. NOS. 658, 659

 

 

 

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. 658 and 659, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Board of Pharmacy

 

G.M. No. 658

SHERI TOKUMARU,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020; and

 

G.M. No. 659

CATALINA CROSS,

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 Sheri Tokumaru and Catalina Cross for service on the Board of Pharmacy.

 

SHERI TOKUMARU

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Sheri Tokumaru from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; University of Hawaii at Hilo, Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy; The Queen's Medical Center; and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Tokumaru's knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service qualify her to be nominated for appointment to the Board of Pharmacy as a licensee member.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Tokumaru has more than twenty years of experience in the field of pharmacy on the mainland and in Hawaii, holds active pharmacist licenses in both Hawaii and California, and is a board-certified Critical Care Specialist.  Dr. Tokumaru is the current Director of Interprofessional Education and Development at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy, the Residency Program Director at The Queen's Medical Center, and an Associate Professor/Clinical Pharmacist in the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit at The Queen's Medical Center.   Dr. Tokumaru is also active in numerous national and local professional organizations.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Tokumaru has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and her experience as an advanced practice critical care pharmacist will be an asset to the Board of Pharmacy.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Tokumaru be appointed to the Board of Pharmacy based on her experience, knowledge, and dedication to serving her community.

 

CATALINA CROSS

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Catalina Cross from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Department of Health; University of Hawaii at Hilo, Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy; The Queen's Health Systems; SanHi Government Strategies, LLLP; and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Cross's experience, knowledge, and dedication to community service qualify her to be nominated for appointment to the Board of Pharmacy as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Cross has nearly twenty-five years of experience in sales and management and is the current Director of Pharmacy/HIPAA Privacy Officer for Times Supermarket, where she manages the operations of its thirteen pharmacies.  Dr. Cross also teaches an online pharmacy leadership course for the University of Hawaii at Hilo, Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy.  Dr. Cross is actively involved with her community, including volunteering with the American Diabetes Association; is a member of the Health Care Compliance Association and the College of Pharmacy's Dean's Council; and serves as co-chair for the Maui Community Partner Health Coalition.  Your Committee further finds that Dr. Cross has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and her professional experience will be an asset to the Board of Pharmacy.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Cross be appointed to the Board of Pharmacy based on her experience, background, and commitment to public service.

 

     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