STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1368

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 581, 582

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Ninth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2017

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 581 and 582, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

State Board Of Nursing

 

G.M. No. 581

IRIS OKAWA,

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

 

G.M. No. 582

JOMEL DULDULAO,

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 Iris Okawa and Jomel Duldulao to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the State Board of Nursing.

 

IRIS OKAWA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Iris Okawa from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Okawa's background, knowledge, and commitment to community service qualify her to be nominated for appointment to the State Board of Nursing as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Okawa is an attorney and is currently a Vice President, Relationship Manager, and Senior Fiduciary Leader at Bank of Hawaii, where she manages the Estate Settlement Division of the Trust Group.  Ms. Okawa is also an active member of her community and is a trustee of the Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation and on the Leadership Council of the American Diabetes Association.  Your Committee further finds that Ms. Okawa has served as an interim member of the State Board of Nursing since December 2016 and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members by virtue of her prior experience serving as a member of the Real Estate Commission, Aloha Tower Development Corporation, and the Honolulu Liquor Commission.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Okawa be appointed to the State Board of Nursing based on her knowledge, experience, and dedication to serving her community.

 

JOMEL DULDULAO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination of Jomel Duldulao from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Duldulao's experience, background, and dedication to community service qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the State Board of Nursing as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Duldulao has worked in the health care industry for the past sixteen years, formerly as a pharmaceutical representative and hospital liaison and currently as the Director of Community Relations for Bristol Hospice Hawaii, LLC.  Mr. Duldulao is an active member of his community and enjoys participating in seminars and volunteering his time with organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association and Tripler Army Medical Center Fisher House.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Duldulao has served as an interim member of the State Board of Nursing since December 2016 and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and his background as a public member in a related health care field will bring valuable insight to matters before the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Duldulao be appointed to the State Board of Nursing based on his background, knowledge, 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