STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2866

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 567, 568, 569, 570, 571, 572

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 567, 568, 569, 570, 571, and 572, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

State Council on Developmental Disabilities

 

G.M. No. 567

EDNA KAAHAAINA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2019;

 

G.M. No. 568

JOSHUA GOETZ,

for a term to expire 06-30-2016;

 

G.M. No. 569

JOSHUA GOETZ,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020;

 

G.M. No. 570

MICHELLE PESTEL-MAGA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2018;

 

G.M. No. 571

ROBIN COVERLISSA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2016; and

 

G.M. No. 572

ROBIN COVERLISSA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Edna Kaahaaina, Joshua Goetz, Michelle Pestel-Maga, and Robin Coverlissa to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

 

EDNA KAAHAAINA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Edna Kaahaaina from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Kaahaaina's experience, background, and willingness to serve the public qualify her for appointment to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Kaahaaina is presently an Office Manager at Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii and has previous work experience as an Executive Administrative Assistant at DoubleTree by Hilton Alana Waikiki and Human Resources Specialist for the Hawaii Government Employees Association.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Kaahaaina is passionate about serving the developmental disabilities community, having participated as a member of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities' Health and Early Childhood Committee.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Kaahaaina be appointed to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities based on her experience, background, and desire to contribute to the community.

 

JOSHUA GOETZ

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Joshua Goetz from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Hawaii Self-Advocacy Advisory Council, and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Goetz's background, dedication to serving the public, and experience qualify him for appointment and reappointment to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Goetz is presently employed at the Arc of Kona and serves as Chair for the Hawaii Self-Advocacy Advisory Council in Kona.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Goetz is highly active in the State Council on Developmental Disabilities' West Hawaii Developmental Disabilities Committee, advocating on issues such as employment opportunities and accessible transportation on Hawaii island for individuals with developmental disabilities.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Goetz be appointed and reappointed to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities based on his background, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

MICHELLE PESTEL-MAGA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Michelle Pestel-Maga from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Hilopaa Family to Family Health Information Center, and six individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Pestel-Maga's background, dedication to serving the public, and advocacy experience qualify her for appointment to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Pestel-Maga is presently a Bookkeeper and Administrative Assistant at Hi-Pac Ltd., President of Lifetime of Smiles Hawaii, Secretary at Family Voices Hawaii, and Family Advisor at Early Intervention State Systemic Improvement Plan.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Pestel-Maga's past experiences, including her advocacy on behalf of her daughter and many other children to require health insurance coverage of orthodontic treatment for orofacial anomalies through Act 213, Session Laws of Hawaii 2015, is praiseworthy and admirable.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Pestel-Maga be appointed to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities based on her knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 

ROBIN COVERLISSA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Robin Coverlissa from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Hawaii Self-Advocacy Advisory Council, and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Coverlissa's background, leadership, and willingness to serve the community qualify her for appointment and reappointment to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Coverlissa is presently an Adult Day Health Participant and Volunteer through Easter Seals Hawaii-Ewa and an active member of the Hawaii Self-Advocacy Advisory Council, Oahu Chapter.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Coverlissa's positive attitude and passion for serving individuals with developmental disabilities will enhance the effectiveness of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Coverlissa be appointed and reappointed to the State Council on Developmental Disabilities based on her experience, background, and passion for serving the public.

 

     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