STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3179

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 441, 442

 

 

 

Honorable Colleen Hanabusa

President of the Senate

Twenty-Fifth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2010

State of Hawaii

 

Madam:

 

     Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 441 and 442, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board

 

G.M. No. 441

ELOISE JOEY ENOS,

for a term to expire 6-30-2014; and

 

G.M. No. 442

PETER GONZALEZ,

for a term to expire 6-30-2011,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Eloise Joey Enos and Peter Gonzalez to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Eloise Joey Enos' nomination to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board from the Department of Health.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

 

     Your Committee finds that Ms. Enos' personal experience with mental health as the caregiver for her brother, who was diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness at an early age, will bring an important perspective to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board.  Ms. Enos is a strong advocate for middle and high school students and has relations with the Native Hawaiian community.  She will help to make sure that these two groups' concerns are heard.  Your Committee appreciates Ms. Enos' dedication to mental health and believes she will be a valuable member of the Maui Service Area Board.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of Peter Gonzalez's nomination to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Maui Service Area Board from the Department of Health and three individuals.  Written testimony presented to the Committee may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.

 

     Your Committee finds that Peter Gonzalez gained experience with mental health policy issues by spending three years on the State Council on Mental Health where he advocated for consumer mental health services on Molokai.  Mr. Gonzalez also has personal experience with mental health issues and his refusal to let his mental health stand in the way of serving his community is an inspiration.  Your Committee recognizes the struggles that Mr. Gonzalez has faced and applauds his dedication to improving mental health services in Hawaii.  Your Committee believes that Mr. Gonzalez's personal journey coupled with his knowledge about mental illness as a consumer and advocate will provide valuable insight to the Maui Service Area Board.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on 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 Health,

 

 

 

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DAVID Y. IGE, Chair