STAND. COM. REP. NO.1682

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2001

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 228

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2001

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Health and Human Services, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 228, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

HAWAI'I ADVISORY COMMISSION ON DRUG ABUSE AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

ALISON M. DINGLEY, BART S. HUBER, and THELMA C. NIP, for terms to expire June 30, 2005,

begs leave to report as follows:

Upon review of the testimony and statements submitted by the nominees, your Committee finds that each of the nominees has the necessary character, experience, and qualifications to serve on the Hawai'i Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances (Commission).

Testimony in support of each nominee was submitted by the Department of Health.

Your Committee notes the following background and qualifications of the nominees.

The Reverend Alison M. Dingley's commitment to the mission of bettering our community for all of its residents is well demonstrated by her past work. In addition to Reverend Dingley's service as an Episcopal priest, she has done extensive work with public sector and community-based human services programs that serve substance abusers, criminal justice clients, homeless persons, and immigrants.

Captain Bart S. Huber heads the Honolulu Police Department's Juvenile Services Division. The Division strives to reduce violence and address issues involving the development of Hawaii's youngsters through a variety of intervention, prevention, and education efforts. Units within the Division conduct a wide range of activities and events that involve community groups and government agencies, in the areas of drug and other controlled substance abuse. Captain Huber's insight will provide the Commission with expertise in youth services and programs.

Thelma C. Nip, who recently retired from the Department of Education as principal of Kaimuki High School, has long been a "kids first" advocate. Through her work at various public schools, and her affiliation with numerous professional and community service organizations, Ms. Nip has been persistent in working to improve educational services for our public school students. Her wealth of knowledge and experience will bring the necessary expertise to address substance abuse prevention and treatment issues, particularly as they relate to children and their families.

Your Committee finds that each of the nominees has been appointed based upon their credentials, integrity, and a desire to reduce drug abuse in Hawaii through their participation on the Commission.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Health and Human Services that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, character, 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 and Human Services,

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DAVID MATSUURA, Chair