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<br /> t1RY-86-1997 le~s7 P.02i62 <br /> University of Hawaii at Mano~l _ <br /> r,, <br /> College of TYOpical Agriculture and Human Resources <br /> Gilmore Hall 202 • 3050 Maile Way • Honolulu, Hawu~~4~¢;a,7r+:4271r g ~,6 <br /> Telephone: (80BJ 956-0234 • Farsimile: (808) 95 appt~5ll((1111 OO <br /> Office of the Dean and Director Ci~l~~ J (~'1- t-~,4WA11 <br /> COUNTY <br /> May 6, 1997 <br /> Mr. James Y. Arakaki, Chairman <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> County o1 Hawai`i <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Milo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Dear Chairman Arakaki: <br /> The College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) has a <br /> commitment to help the economic development of the County of Hawaii as other <br /> counties in otir State. CTAHR has a rich history in developing procedures for the safe <br /> use of irradiation to improve food quality and safety for over two decades. The research <br /> of Dr. James Moy has been directed toward the application of irradiation to Hawaii <br /> agricultural products. In addition, a major thrust ol'our college in the future is in the <br /> postharvest value-added component of agriculture. CTAHR is most interested in <br /> establishing collaboration between the College and the Hawaii County. CTAHR would <br /> look forward to the possibility of collaboration in the development of educational <br /> programs, appropriate research, and evaluation of nutritional quality of irradiated foods. <br /> d'i'e want to be partners in the economic development and strengthening of our <br /> agricultural industries. 1 look forward to an opportunity in which we might initiate these <br /> conversations. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> ~ <br /> Charles W. Laughlin <br /> peon <br /> hsi <br /> An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution <br /> TOTRL P.02 <br /> <br />