STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1853

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 654, 655

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2021

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 654 and 655, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kauai Service Area Board

 

G.M. No. 654

ANGELA UECHI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024; and

 

G.M. No. 655

KEVIN MYRICK,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Angela Uechi and Kevin Myrick for service on the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kauai Service Area Board.

 

ANGELA UECHI

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Angela Uechi from the Behavioral Health Administration.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Uechi's experience working in the field of mental health, commitment to public service, and dedication to the health and well-being of those with mental illness qualify her for appointment to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kauai Service Area Board.  Ms. Uechi is employed by Mental Health Kokua as a Relief Resident Assistant and is also employed as a personal assistant.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Uechi has been a member of Friendship House clubhouse for almost ten years and has served as a member of the Friendship House Board of Directors.  Ms. Uechi earned her Bachelor of Arts in linguistics from California State University.

 

     Your Committee further finds that Ms. Uechi meets the requirement that a representative be a recipient of mental health services.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Uechi be appointed to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kauai Service Area Board based on her experience in the field of mental health and commitment to the health and well-being of those living with mental illness. 

 

KEVIN MYRICK

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Kevin Myrick from the Behavioral Health Administration. 

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Myrick's experience in the field of health care, commitment to public service, and dedication to the health and well-being of those with mental illness qualify him for appointment to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kauai Service Area Board.  Mr. Myrick is a health care professional and advocate for mental health service recipients.  Your Committee notes that he has over ten years of experience in nursing management and over twenty-four years of clinical nursing experience.  Mr. Myrick earned his Associate's degree in nursing from the University of the State of New York and Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in health care management from Excelsior College. 

 

     Your Committee further finds that Mr. Myrick meets the requirement that a representative be a service area provider.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Myrick be appointed to the Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Kauai Service Area Board based on his experience in health care and commitment to the health and well-being of those living with mental illness.

 

     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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JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair