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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0212.145 1996-1998 WE, TIIE PEOPLE OF T'AE COUNTY OF IIAWAIl SUPPORT TIIE FOLLOWING 1ZESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WI~REAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland lie warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from I-waii; a~ WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and ~on~t~, mer~j groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" fro~i~~il ~ C ) llawaiian fruit; and O -i WI-IEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutager~~he~als ~ 1,~J are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and j>'' ca c~ WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-l37 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horriCc legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation m hods can be developed. Signed: ~~~-~'l~"~ ' Address: ~ I believe the $2 mil i n dollars c,~>uld be better spent for: ~ ~ ~c~~ G-- ,~~~1 /c ~ (Nate: 24L similar resolutions are on file in the ~ . County Clerk's Office behind this cornrzunication) ~o S~~~n I~ei. ~'o: ~~.~x. . I'VE, TIIE PEOPLE OF TIIE COUNTY OF IIA~'AII SUPPORT TIIE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Ila~vaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as - oxic disi tion methods can be developed. 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Y m WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT ' THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all }Iadvaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: 3~. 3 I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ,~d~ •~CC~~ . ~ a V6~E, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTI' OF HAV6'AII SUPPORT ' THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all lliavvaiian f~•aait; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: O 1 believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: r~Q Qiy~,~ WE, TIIE PEOPLE OF TIIE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keirn's, S&K and others; and W1-IEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Ilamwaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural. background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WI-iEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WIIC?REAS, Mayor Yatnashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~z~~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ! e~(~ ~ ~ ~J GC,~ i C. Gl~" ~ ~ ~ VVE, TIIE PEOPLE OF TIIE COUNTY OF 1EIAV6~AII SUPPORT ' TIE FOLLOV6~ING RESOLUTION WI-IEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all I~awaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ ~ 91-~,~°~ Address: U - c~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for. ~olY 1 'i~~ ~ _ ~ u~; S t ~ L WE, THE PEOPLE OF TiiE COUN°I'Y OF IIAWAII SUPPORT 'TIIE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will. not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Iiaowaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until ~h time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: D ~ ~o X ~ . I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for'. ~ ~ ~ ~ WE, Tf1E PEOPLE OF TIDE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT TEIE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WF-IEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all 1lawaii~n fruit; and WI-ICREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WI ICREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-GO or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WIIEItEAS. these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and W1-IERCAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal wish; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and Wf-IEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and Wl IEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, rood `Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WE IERCAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and WI ICREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; T'1-1LRCFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and TIfEREFURE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: (~G~ ~j"' Address: CC~,`~ ~h 1 believ ~ he $2 million dollars c uld be better spent r:-~~ ~ i 4 WI, "I'IIF, PEOPL.1; OF "I'IIC COUNTY Or HAWAII SUPPORT TIIr rOLLUWING ItLSOLUTION W} {EREAS, a national hoycoti against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from ,lapin have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Ilaeaaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created b_y the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WI 1L;REAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-GO or cesium=137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WI IF.RF,AS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 limes more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WI IEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and W} ll-~.RLAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; "TI-IEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit 11y, until s ch time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ ~ Address: t - ~ ~ . I beli the $2 million dollars could be better spe,~t for: 'fir ~~~~r,~,~-~'" , - - _ _ . .v WI?, "Tllr, PEOPLi', OT TILL COUNTY Or iIAWAI[ SUI'I'ORT Tlll; FULLOVVINC It>CSOLUTION WI IEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and W}-1LREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, ,lapan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Ilawaiian fruit; and WHI?REAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WI IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-GO or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WI IEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SU times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and W1-IEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and Wl lf?RL:AS, Mavor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; "1'I It~.RL:I~U[tE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and TFIERCFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export. specifically to cold-climate regions, i.c. Canada and the northern United States ro prevent spreading the fruit 11y, until such time as non-toxic disition methods can be developed. Signed: ~i Address: J.. l believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: C~~'~L.C.~~C~~~1,- /Y~n~,~ , ,,~x_ ~ ~ WE, TiIE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY O1+ HAWAII SUPPORT THE I?OLLOWING RESOLUTION WI ILREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and W}-ILREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, ,lapan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from .lapin have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all llawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created b_v the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WI ILREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-GO or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WI ILREAS. these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for 1~uture generations to deal wish; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as o1~1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WI IEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and Wl AREAS, Mawr Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; TI-IEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the lruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. c. Signed: ~ ~ ~-~a j-,, I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for:~E~ ~-7 _ ~l,U/U~l'Cl~'1 ~..1_V~'l Y l U.,~1 V~~ C~CCQ (~V~\~ ~ ! . _ 1C~. WE, TIIE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT ' TIIE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S~iK and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiaan fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: 7 I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: dVE, TILE PEOPLE OF TIIE COUNTY OF kIA~VA~II SUPPORT TIIE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of I-Iawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from I-Iawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consuyner groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Ilawaiian frost; and WTiEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuc'.ear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and ~VI-IEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the I=Lawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contar~nination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural t,ackground radiation; and WIiEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ Address: C.~ . r1 ~ ~ ~ - 1 I believe a $2 trillion dol rs could be better spe t for: ~ , ;r ~ ~r~ d'VE, TIIE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF IIIA~VAII SUPPORT - TIIE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S~cK and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all L~awaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit I00 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 rnillirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had Iost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed ° Address: t sue: I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~~u ~ ~ e V6'E, TIIE PEOPLE OF Tl'~IE COUNTY OF I9[AVVAII SUPPORT TI~[E FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuc~,ear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WI IEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and W1=IEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFOIZE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, u ti a a~ x' festation methods can be developed. Si ed: ~ ~ Address: / ~ ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: U C~7 N '~4'F, TIIE PEOPLE OF TI~IE COUNTY OF IIAVVAII SUPPORT 'TIIE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, SBiK and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all ~awaiiaa~ fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contaranination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WI~IEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until s time as nod=t x` disinfestation methods can be developed. ' ~.e_ Signed: - Address: ~ - ea?" c~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, I'IIE PEOPLE OF °I'I~E COUNTY OF I-IAVVAII SUPI'OItT T'IEIE FOLLOWING ItESOLU°I'ION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WI-IEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Iiawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely an nuc~,ear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WI-IEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 Eo 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WfiEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility'' does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREF©RE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~%~is~~~.~i.~' GZ~-7 , L ~ ~T Address: ~ ~)17,C ~ I believe the $2 trillion dollars could be better spent for:~;~~~-;~~,,~ L., d'VE, TIIE PEOPLE OF T1FIE COUNTY OF )iIA'4~V.~II SUl'POItT - T1EIE FOLLOWING II;ESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, SBcK and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all ~awaiiaffi fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WI-IEEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEI~EFDRE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and TII~.EF~3RE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural devclopxnent in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: P,_ ~'ct11~a~~J; ~lo ~"~~i l I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~c~C I~JG~ ap h ~1j ~p+(~r p~v qy* ~a ry~~y y^e ~qT~~+ ~y ? i~ *p p~ r'11l'i~ 1i1.~ l~dl'e®y'~rggy~R.e~~+~y®I'r T1YXI~~a~y1y.7®~rV1\g1y~~v ®1`~rYry1~~Y'7~~Tt~ll SIJI~~®10~1~ 1 ~:7.~'a P oAaAs® ~'i' 11\ lT IS~SA`~e~®~ lJ 1 ~ol\ WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keirn's, SBcK and others; and WI-IE~AS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from People on the mainland have warned the County of I-Iawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Ilawaii; and WI-IEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups fronn Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all ~r~~$; and WI3ERlAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WI~REAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitirr~ize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WI-I~1t~AS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and W~I-IEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WI-I~R~AS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the I-Iawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WI-I~I~AS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 104 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times ~norc radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and Wf~ItEAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WIdEI~AS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WH.~IZ~AS, Mayor Yainashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; TI~IZl?FD1ZE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and `I`~-i~1~FCJ, we believe the triost logical and economical solution for agricultural development in I-Iawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to coldTclitnate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until ch time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. r._ Signed; ~..~t-~ ?'Z r Address: ~~r:i - rNt : - ~ r ,y.. I believe_tk~e $2 million lla~s could be better spent for: ~ a.... _..:`ry~v H ~VF, 'TIIE PEOPLI±A OF 'I'~IE COUlmi'TY OF kIAWAII SUPPOIi'I' 'I°IiF FOLLOdVII®TG IIESOLU'I°ION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S~iK and others; and WH1ERI~AS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHERI3AS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all ~awaalun fru6t; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and Wl-IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesiupn-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii I)eveloptnent Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contarmination of land and water; and WHEI~AS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SO times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and Wf~I~AS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEIi.EF(Jl~, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THERIFQ~, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-elitnate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until .tune as non-toxic disinfestation me ods can be developed. ~~t~ Signed: - ~-~_n ~ti--~~-- - Address: .s' c, ci ~~~t ~ ~ ~7~t ~ ~ ~/C~ ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, T>IIE I'LOI'LL OF TIE COUNTY OF IIA~VAII SUIPPOItT T1EIlE FOLLOV'1'ING RESOLUTION Wl-1.EREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S~icK and others; and WI-Il?REAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and W#iEREEAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all klawaiiasa fruit; and WI-IER~AS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHERI AS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, randoYn killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHIERI?AS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to erriit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year Haan one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and Wd 1EREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHERh,AS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; TI-1l~RI~FORE, rve oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and 'TI-IEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, anti such. time as no\\n-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: lJ~-' ate..-'~-'~...~,„. Address: ~ ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~E, THE PEOPLE OF ~E COU1m1TY OF ~AV4'A.II SUPPO~°T 'TAE FOLLOVVTIoiG 11t.ESOLU'I'ION WH~R~AS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keirn's, S~iK and others; and WI-€EER.~AS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WI-IEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups froYn Japan have warned that Japanese people will "bask away" from all ~awai~n fruit; and WHlEREAS, the FI7A has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WI-IE.REAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WI~It~EAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, rando9n killing of innocent people including children; and V67f-iEE1Z:1?AS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and W~It1~AS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the I-Iawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and Wl-IER1?AS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, S00 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to rer~ive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WfI~~AS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WI-IEI~AS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, l~'lorida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WI-IER~AS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; TI-il~I2.)GF®I~.E, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and TI-i1R.~1~®ILE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in 1"Iawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treattrnent facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such tune as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ , Address:~0 ~ I I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: 'dVE, TIIE PEOPLE OF TIME COUI~ITY OF IEIA~V~II SUPPORT THE FOLLOWII®1G ESOLUTIOioi WHFI~EAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S~iK and others; and WI-IEEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Ilawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from I-Iawaii; and VVI-I1~A~AS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all I3awailan fruit; and WI~It~AS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic cherrnicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and Wl~It~AS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-l37 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WI~REAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and W~1~.EAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WI-IEI~AS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Ilawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contar~nination of land and water; and WI~LEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirenns of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millire~a's per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and V~~I~AS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WI~ERI AS, as of 1995, the first "food-®nly" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WI~RF~AS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; TI~I~FDI~, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and TI-€1?I~FC3;~, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in I-Iawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, unfit such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Si ed: I~/ Address:... i - . I believe the $ it io , dollar could be b tt~r spe for: C r ~ l/~i t? rt ~ I 4'1I~ WE, TIIE PEOPLE OF TIIE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT TEIE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food leas already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters From people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHERCAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WI IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHERCAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WI-IEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horriCc legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHERCAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development [rradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and Wl If~REAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit l00 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 tirrres more radiation per year than one woulzi receive from natural background radiation; and Wf~EREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and Wi IERL.AS, Mavor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment lacility" does not specify how the money would be spent; "I'11L:REFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. anada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit [1_y, anti h ne non o. ic,,~disinfestation methods c b de~eloped. Signed: Address: ~ l believe the $2 million d Ilars c d be better spent for: ~ ~ dVF, T1E~E PEOPLE OF TI$E COLT1mtTY OF kIAW,~II SUPPORT TkIE FOLL,OVVII®1G R.ESOI~UTIO1v1 WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S~iK and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of l~iawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned. that 3apanese people will "back away" from all l~awai~n fraait; and WHERI AS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WI-IEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii I.~evelopment Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contagnination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WI~IEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal far $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFC3RE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and `THEREFQRE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in 1-Iawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until ch time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ f I believe t 2 milli n do tars could be better spent for: ~ t .:a , r ~ ~ cL~--- 3'6r1~, 'T~1lE i~LOPLE O~ Z°~lE COUIoITY ®F IE~A?~VA~I SUIPP®itT T#ilL FOL,i,®WIIoTG IiES®L,U°I°IfJie1 WHfE1ZEAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important Ynarkets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S~cK and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all ~awail~n 9'ruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-l37 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and Wl^IEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to errait 104 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirecns per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WI~€ER.EAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and Wf~IEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREF012E, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time a -toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ;,.mac-~~ c I lieve the $2 million dollar could be better spent for:1~~-.~.~~ ~ ~ VVE, TI1E PrOPLF. OF Z'IIC COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT TIIE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WI-IEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan Dave warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WI~IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and Wl iEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirerns of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 miilirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SU times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WI-IEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States,. Food Technology Services 1nc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and Wi l[?(Z1~AS, Nlayor Yamashiro's proposal far $2 million for, a "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; "T'I-IERLhORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit ily, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be~deVeloped. Signed: ~ ~ ~~~.~~~,g.~ Address: I~ ~ t~.r N ' ~ ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: mr~..,~_..,~„a., dVE, `TIIE 1'LOIPLE O~ `)CIEIIE COiJ1o1'i°Y OF 1FIAWAII Si3PP®It1' ~'il.lE F°OLLOVVII`TG RES®LU'I'IOI~t WHEER.EAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S~'cK and others; and WI-IEIZEAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters frown people on the mainland have warned the County of I-Iawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from I-Iawaii; and WI~I~AS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Iiawailan fra~it; and WI~It~AS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic cheYnicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and V6~Hl?REAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-b0 or cesiurr~-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WI-€~REAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WIiER.EAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WI-IEIZEAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Iiawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WI~R~AS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 rnillirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WIiEI~AS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WI~EItI?AS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Pood Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WI-I.EREAS, Mayor Yagnashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; TI-11~12.~FOR>1, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and TI-Il?I21lFD, we believe the ynost logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-clir~aate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation nnethods can be developed. Signed: ti, ~~c~.1i~--~ Address: .p I be ' e $2 nx'llion dollars could be better spent for: 1 _ WE, TkIE 1PEOPLE O]F T~~ COU1~iTY OF HAWAII SUPP®ItT T;EI~ FOLLOWII®iG R.ESOLUTIEOlm1 WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S~cK and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Iiawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WIiEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consuflner groups from 3apan have warned that Japanese people will "bask away" from all klawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEI~AS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesiurr?-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WI-IEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and y S, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the I-Iawaii Development Irradflator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WFI.EREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WI~.EREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-anly" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; TI-iEREFOR,E, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and TI-IEEREFDIiE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-cli to regions, i.e. Canada and the northern TJnited States to prevent spreading the fruit y, un '1 such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed;°`~ Address: I belie a the $2 nYillion dolls s cou4 be bitter spent for: r ~E, THE PEOPLE OlF THE COUio1TY OF HA?VVAII SUPPORT TIME EOLLO~JV1101G ~tESOLU'I'IOle1 WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S~cK and others; and VVI-IEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of I-Iawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WI3EREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups frown Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawall~n 4'ruet; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals arc created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and Wl-iEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitirrtize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; aatd WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WI~IEER.EAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and W7FIEIZ.EAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the I-Iawaii I.~evelopment Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and Wl-1;EREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millireyns of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 rnillirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SO times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WfiEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WFIEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and dNHEREAS, Mayor Yatnashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THER.EFCRRE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and TI-IEIZEF®RE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in l~iawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such tune as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed Addressr- 1~ - ~3 ~ ~ ~ J :-t-- ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: t~a~ c~ CU . S EVE, TJEI[l~ PEOPI.IE OF '>l'f~lE COUle1TY OF ;F)<Ad~6~,~.II SUIPP®RT °Tii~ F®I,L®W11oiG RES®1,LJ'I'I®1v1 WI-II~REAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S~cK and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all 1E~a~vaiz~n fruit; and WI~EREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and W1~EREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the ,authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEI~AS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WI-IEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and Wl-Il?R~AS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to err~it 100 millirerras of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirenns per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WfI~REAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREF®RE, we appose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THl ;BEFORE, we believe the most logical and econonnical solution for agricultural development in I-Iawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until s ch time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: c-,~-s~~-?--s~-~".~-, t 'I v Address: ~ - A ~ rv A C~ :fit J T r - I believe the $2 rtxillion dollars could be better spent for: • - d3'E, TIIE I'EOP'LE OF TIEIE COUNTY OF ~fA~4'AII SUI'POItT TfrIE FOLLOBVING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S~cK and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WI-iEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinf tion methods can be developed. Si ed: Address: ® e I believe the $2 million dollars could be attar spent for: ~~,t't-~~ ~ ~ n s v~~ r WE, 'TIEIE PEOPLE OF TIIE COUNTY OF IIAVVA?II SUPPORT TAE FOLLOWING 1~ESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all i~awaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FT~A has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-l3? support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in I-Iawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, u til s h time as non-toxic di 'nfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: _ I believ the $2 million dollars uld be better nt for: ~E, 'I')1',lE PEOPLE O>l• 1°1~E COU101TY OF ~Ad~4~AII SUPI"O~'I' Tl~li~ F'OLLOVViIoiG RESOLU'T'ION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S~cK and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all ~awailan fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WH1aREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 Ynilliree~ns per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WI-IEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; TI~It~FOR> , we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THIaREFCRE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada annd the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ,~c. Address: / -a a ~rjLCr I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~L~~ O VVE, TIIE PL®PLL ®F Tkllg COU1v1TY OF' HAWr~II SUPP®~T TI-IE F®LLO~'tl®iG It.IES®LUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, SdcK and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from I-Iawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from 3apan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Iiaavaiia~a fait, and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the ~iuthorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the I-Iawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contaXnination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 tunes more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WI~EREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Hood Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, )~lorida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; TI~RI FQI~, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THERE>~(3RE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-clirnatc regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. tune as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: r+ WL, TEI~ I'LOI'L,L OI• TfiIE COUN°l'Y ®1+' IIAVVAII SUPP®R'I` Tl FOLI.®~'ING It.IES®I..U`i'I®N WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets vn the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, SBcK and others; and Wl-IEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of I-Iawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Ilawaii; and V6~I-il REAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consurr~er groups from Japan have warned that Japanese ~ople will "back away" from all klawaii~€n fruit; and WI-IEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals arc created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and VVl-IE1~AS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesiuan-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and dVi-~R:~AS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WIIER~AS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the I~Iawaii T3evelopment Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit i00 rnillirems of radiation per year and, reader special circumstances, 500 rnillirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WI~RIAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WI-3~REAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WI-IEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; TI-I,EREF®Rl , we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and TIIEREF()RE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in I-Iawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern L3nited States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as n n-tox`c disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: _ Address: U I believe the $2,..nlillio dollar could~be Ater s nt for: A V'i' d'r~ 1 YlLL' 1`JG®I~~yy11ri ®i'* **1 f%~'e~y~®/Vr 1~ ~1+Y ®F~T~q tg~ W7V~P'sll SIJ~i ®Ja'~ 1 ~Yill~ ~~A.eAs®Y®1~VIf II'rS®LSJ 1 Y®1\ Wl-I~REAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keirri's, S~iK and others; and WI~IEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and OATHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all lEiawailan fruit; and VO~R~AS, the FI7A has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and V6~k'IERI AS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and dVVHER.EAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and VOTI~R>?AS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive cont~rnination of land and water; and Wl-IER.I?AS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, udder special circumstances, 500 rnillirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times snore radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and V6iI~1~AS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and V6~1-I~I~AS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFQItE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and 1°I-lE1ZEF®RE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encaurage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: 7~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for:~~~d~,__.__Yl C cam, ~ r• WE, °1'IEkE PE®1'LE ®F SHE COUNTY OF kIAdVr~II SUIPP®~°T `TIFF FOI.aI.a®~V[NG 1~.ES®I,U'I°ION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including I~Iarsh's, Keim's, S~cK and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of I-Iawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and W1:~lEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all ~3awaiian frarit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per ynillion; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cohalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power anal nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal. with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the I-Iawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and Wl-IEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirenns of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millireYras per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and W~IEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WI~IEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in 1vlulberry, I~lorida., had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, IVlayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREF®RE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and REF®, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local ynarkets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specif cally to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada. and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed; C~c.~~ cL Address: ~ ~ ~1 ~ L t l lc' ~ / I believe the $2 illion dollars could be better spent for: -f- ~ ss ~ ~'~c~~.~ EVE, TIIE PEOPLE OF TIIE COUNTY OF 11IAWAII SUPPORT 'I'1EIE FOLLO'VVING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WI-1'EREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of I-Iawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Ilawaiiam fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WI-IER.EAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circuanstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and TI~EREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disin~estation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: J c,.~ G i`~; ~ ~ ~ ~ I believe a $2 million dollars could be be r spent for: c ~ dV6~E, TkIE I'EOI'LE OF TIIE COU1e1TY OF IIAV4'A.II SUPPORT ' TIIE FOLLOVVII®TG RESOLUTION WI-IEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S~iK and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all ~Iawailan frost; and WI~EIZEAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and Wlil?I~l AS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimi~c, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, randoyn killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WfIEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHI1REAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and TI~EREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time asno~n-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed Address: ~ ~-~'1C~~11J~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~E, T1€E P~OPLa~ ®ll' Tl~)E COU1m1TY OF° I~,~WAII SUMP®Ili1` 'T~II~ FOI.aIdUWIIYG RES®LiT'I°IU1V VVD-IEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including le~Iarsh's, Keim's, S~cK and others; and WI-IEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from I-Iawaii; and VVI-IERE.~S, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and f ve consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all l~Iawaan fru¢t; and VVI-I~REAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chetr?icals arc created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per Ynillion; and V6~I-iEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesiurri-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and Wk~EREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and ~VIiEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WF3~REAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Flawaii I3evelopment Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contarrintion of land and water; and WI~ERDAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirerns of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and S~VI~EREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in l~iulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and VVI~[EREAS, Nlayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; TI°IEREF®RE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and TI-IEREFC.~I2E, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural developtent in 1°Iawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as aeon-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ ~C-~ ~ Address: ,~r/ l ' . I believe the $2 million dollars could ~3~ ~~~}Nr spent f~sr:~d ~~-C ~..~%+"a-- l C.~r~-~.. ~ _ . l~ ~ ~ l - ~'E, TIIE PEOPLE OF TIIE COUNTY OF RA~AII SUPPOIIT Tll][E FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from alt Ilawaiiara fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Addres : ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~6~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: eG'C~%~-~=~/r ~i?1 ~ _ - EVE, 'T1EIE PEOPL)~ OF TIME COU101TY OF IIAd3'AII SUIPPOIi'T 'I'IIE FOLLOVVIleIG ItESOLU'I'ION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S~cK and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Il[awaii~n fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WI-fEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WI-fEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WF3EREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFC2RE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. ~ ~ Signed: ~~"~Cz_,~ C < Address: ~ ~a~~~~~ ~ ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~ r ~.e . Cz,~.-~G-~' 6~ ~ ~ - WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and W1-IEREAS, .Iapan does not allow irradiated. fruit into their country, and bve consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from. all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: 1~ Address: ~ 1 ~ lC 2~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products far future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SO times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Faod Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost S.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit until such. time as no -to di ' 'on methods can be developed. Signed: " Address: I believe the $2 millian dollars could be better spent for: WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; acid WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit i00 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 56 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ f ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for:--~~AC~---~~~~~ ~ ~ c~ 1 vim- G~~~~.~.~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, S00 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from. natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, -the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal far $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we appose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution far agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until ch ti as -toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: r ~ I b lieve the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: iSr~ f" WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII[ SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,400 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan daes not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-237 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had last S.S million dollars; and WHEREAS, 1Vlayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to . cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-to is isinfesta `on methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ °c 6"`~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, T1EIE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated foal has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-50 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from. natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashira's proposal far $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and 'THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Si ed: Address: ~ I believe the ~2 it 'on dollars c uld better spent for: ~ ~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHERI?AS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese peaple will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal far $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution. favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to .cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit ntil such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed:- I believe the `$2 million dollars ould be better spent for: fi _ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely an nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of iruiocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific flegacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SO times more radiation per year than one would receive from. natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal far $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northexn United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. ti as non-toxic disinfestatio methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ ~ ~ I believe the million dollars could a better pent for: _ r WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are Leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and 'THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed. Address: / `1 f I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for::~~o~15i.,_~-~ w WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,004 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-I37 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contar~nination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SO times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost S.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed:, ~=------E----"cam Address: ~ P~ 1 ~ ~ q'~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: r WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; acid WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan daes not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, These nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Faod Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost S.S million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal far $2 million fora "past harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and TI-IEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ L~c~.~ ~~~~G~%°~l Address: _y~ ~ 3 °~~~C~ ~ ~ ~ 1 ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better s ent for: _ _ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT ~ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly $,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-237 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; arxd WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are Leaving a horrific flegacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until s h time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Si ed: Address: ~ t ~ ~ ~ ~ u~ ~ ~ ~ I believe the $2 million dollars r~ould be better spent far: v ~~G , n ti, WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WH.ER~AS, a national boycott against irradiated foal has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and- WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and rnutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, S00 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost S.S million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxi disinfestation methods can be developed. ~ _ Signed:. - C~r~-_. ~ Address: ~ ~ `3d'.~ ~ ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for:~?,~..C~r.~~cl1v~ f~2 cox-s~~ ~~c~ ~S'~?y~c~' _2 s~~~ /~<~~~~v~ ~ WE, T1EIE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII. SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated fond has already resulted in the loss of important markets an the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned-that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and- WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely an nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times mare radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost S.S million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal far $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify haw the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we appose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~l~Gy?C, Address: G~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~zJJ~d~~~~~ c- WE, TIIE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated Toad has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters fram peaple on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does nat allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese peaple will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a homfic legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, S00 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SO times more radiation per year than one would receive from, natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Faod Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost S.S million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "past harvest treatment facility" does not specify haw the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppase any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the mast logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as nan-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ r I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: d> WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII. SUFPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely ari nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific Legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution far agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: C~.?~ e~ Address: ~r I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~~~i c~~~~"~ ~ a a WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; acid WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated. fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WI~iEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had Lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify haw the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Si ned: g Address: c f~ t~ I beli ve th $2 million dollars could b better spent for: r~ w~~?'~a ~ ~ a M WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and- WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal far $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fiy, until uch time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ I believe the $2 million dollars ld be better spent for: `a6 ,~~~~~G~' P°~ WE, TIIE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; aril WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are aIlowed to emit I00 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export speeifi.cally to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signe Addr / g h b w -T- I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; acid WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-50 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit l00 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 rnillirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will Lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to .cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-tox,~c disinfestation methods can be developed. + R Address: I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WI~REAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a homfic legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 300 millirems of radiation per ' year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Faod Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and 'THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary? to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold•climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ,,fir E d ,ti-, °~'6.S"'-~~~~ Address: a /'Z ~5' I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for:~_rG~:~~ ~~~ll~ ~r'~~ r. WE, TIIE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the lass of important markets an the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; acid WHEREAAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation Facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; acid WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and 'WI~REAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allawed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 540 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SO times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost S.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as n`on-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Si ed: 1. ~9 ~ Address: ~ '-U7't` ~ ~ Ibelieve the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: n WE, T1EiE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII[ SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; acid WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and W1:~REA5, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, 1Vlayor Yamashiro's proposal far $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify haw the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until time as x~on-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: l I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: 4 a WE, TIE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUT110N WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, SBcK and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and Letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from 3apan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii I}evelopment , Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, S00 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and `:WHEREAS, these radiation levels will Lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost S.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. s Signed: Address: a ® 1 I believe the $2 milli n do~lars could be better spent for: 6 ~ . r~ k e WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&.K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WI~REAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and- - WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; said WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contaaninatian of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit fl00 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 anillirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WI`IEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ Address: / 6 S I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~c ~.t, ~~a~i~~--~ e WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contarlaination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SO times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of I99S, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost S.S million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million far a "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions i. a and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, u it uc . t e as no toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ ti I believe the $2 million dallars could be better spent for: WE, THE FEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated foal has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from 3apan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii I3evelapment Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food. irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per yeaz and, under special circumstances, S00 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SO times more radiation per year than. one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead #o increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food `T'echnology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost S.S million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose -any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-to 'c 'si estation methods can be developed. Signed:. Address: I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: _ 4 WE, THE FEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAH SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from 3apan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has, stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-13~ support, legitirnixe, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of Iand and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, S00 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SO times mare radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food 'T'echnology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost S.S million dollars; and WHEREAS, 1vlayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does rat specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we appose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until s0uch time as non-toxic disinfestatian methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ ~®Kack,~ ~ ~ ~G~~., ~ L~_~IF7~~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: E~nc.~~.~~c°~-,°~~ ° ~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WI-IERE.AS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups From Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiatian process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-237 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons praduction; avid WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 1.00 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, S00 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WIIEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost S.S million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution fox agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed:. Address: c L I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, TIIE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and w_. WHEREAS, Ja an does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-50 or cesium-13'7 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products fox future generations to deaf with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, S00 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until s h time as oxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ - Address: a~ C .6 ~ . I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: f WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, SBcK and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from 3apan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from alt Hawaiian frost; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHF,REAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development , Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, S00 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SO times mare radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and Wf~REAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost S.S million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we appose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. ti as non-toxic disinfe tion methods can be developed. Signed: Address: I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for:_ - WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, SBcK and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fe~uit; and WHEREAS, the F]DA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; acid WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than. one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashira's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE,- we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e, Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxi 'sinfestation methods can be developed. Si ed: ~ - C:~ Address: X 1~.~ / I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: m WE, THE FEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAH SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the lass of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&.K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consu?ner groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and rnutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; artd WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, S00 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SO times mare radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WFIEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost S.S million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal far $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: v~. ~ ~ Address: ~ 1 k.~ ~ 6 7 I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for:__~ ~ e sa WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUT11ON WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&.K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from 3apan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiatian process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of irmocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and UJHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirerns of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirerns per year; and workers are allowed to receive 3d to 50 times mare radiation per year than, one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE,- we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, unti such. time as no -toxic disinfestatian methods can be developed. Signed: ~ Addres . • " ~ 1 I believe the 2 'o d tars d be better spent for: L. WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUlV~TY OF HAWAii SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,040 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and f ve consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; anal WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development , Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive conta~,nination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirerns of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 rnillirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than, one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million far a "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priarity, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-taxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for:~~~~.~- . S _ _ _ m WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&.K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,044 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from 3apan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and- WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 3Q parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and UJHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radiaactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, S00 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than, one would receive from natural background radiation; and Wf1EREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had Lost S.S million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does nat specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed_ Signed: Address: fs k I believe the $2 mi lion dollars could be better spe t for: ~~-.v'~,-,- ~ w F WE, THE FEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FAA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, S00 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and Wk~REAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost S.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal far $2 million far a "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~L- Address: I believe the $2 million d liars could be better spent for: ~~~~_°~6~~ ~~''E~f f WE, THE FEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five conswner groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by~the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons produc#ion; acid WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Oevelapment Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SO times more radiation per year than, one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost S.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we appose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution far agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada a tl~e narthe nited States to prevent spreading the fruit fl i~~~a~l~'me s no oxic is es io methods can be developed. S~gned: ~ ~ Address: I believe the $ million ollars c d be tter seen WE, THE FEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, SBcK and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and rnutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-b0 or cesium-13'7 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than, one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Faod Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million far a "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose -any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as n n-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: - Address: ~ r ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent far: WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHERF;AS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-b0 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit l00 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SO times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will Lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food . Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 milIian dollars; and WHEREAS, IVlayar Yamashiro's proposal far $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic di infestation methods can be developed. Signed. ~ Addres I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: _ - - -r _ _ _ - WE, THE FEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and 'WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii I}evelopment Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive conta~,nination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than, one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5,5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, 1vlayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; . THEREFORE,- we appose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-clim egions, '.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, tii such ti e " s on-toxic isinfestat'on methods can be developed. Signed: Address: I believe the $2 illion dol rs-could belbet er spent o : - ~ C, r WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WI-IEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation.; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ p, i~~ 1b~~3 ~ ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for:~~ ~VYI. l°i'y1 .t y iI WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly $,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and-the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Si ned: Address: Q a ~;'~~..~CC I ~a-t C ~~a a~~~~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for:.. i,;,~Q~-fir c~~ a~ s v t ~ ~-e~,..~~..~ -rte t~~'~~L~ c-~a. WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT ' THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from atl Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until suc time as non-t disinfes tion methods can be developed. Signed: Address: 1 believe the $2 mi io dollars could b tter spent for: t WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, anational boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the Loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 miilirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~~n C~ Address: f I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: r ~ ~ t WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from alt Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year- and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million. fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation m/)ethods can be developed. Signed: ~-~~-'~`'c". ; Address: ~ - ~ G(.~y" ~ - ~..~-a.~_ f ~J-i` I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: C~ Address: ~ I elieve the $2 mil 'on dollars c, uld be better spent for: ~-t, ~ Q WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keirn's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WFIERF,AS, as of 1.995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ ~M~~ i Address: e-~ l ~ ~ x-71 I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WI~REAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from ali Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millireins of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayar Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed Address: ~ S~-"' I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: C. ~~~.t G~~' U l - , WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, u it time as n-tox c i~' festation~ethocTs can be developed. n'`f Signe Add ss: _ e ~~7 `7 I bel' e th $ million dol i rs ul be b ter spent for: ~ _ _ 7 WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then., if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~-'jC~. Address: I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ti.; _ _ k WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-50 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 rnillirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ ~,~~~~=~~sf U I lieve the $2 million dollars could be better spent for:_~~',~~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAH SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million. fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disir~festation methods can be developed. Si ed: r-- f I believe the $2 milli n dollars ould be etter spent for: ~ ~ ~ ~ _ _ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WI-IEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. n Signed: ~ ~ ; , Address: I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: t` _ ~ _ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the Ioss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as noJn~-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ ~~~c~- , J~~~~-- Address: - _ f~L~~~ aft ~ ~ I believe the $2 million do~ars could be better spent for: WE, THE PEOPLE OF TIIE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in theli~,..~e~-~ ,random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed.: 2-~'~~.-~.~ ~Lc~--=~ ,,~~,/c i ~ i~®i~l Address: r~ - fez ,~~-~o~-fo - i~~}-~~~s9 I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent ford ~~~i;~ i`'/~~ s~~~~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT + THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, anational boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: _ Address: ~ ~ - I believ the $2 million dollars ould be better spent for: ~ R ~ f WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT a THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-50 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until uch time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ f~-• ` o ~K I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: 1rr GQ . WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT + THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal, with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as)non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~/~Z: Address: / ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~~..c~-~.~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit i 00 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: f ~'t~ ~ ~1/ Address: (coo -~..~,n .,u~~~._,~r l~ 1~--~ 6 ~2~~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: t/$..n n..~ d ry~, ICS' , WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WI-IEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services lnc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~-4 ~ ~ ~ Address: ~ ~ % v I~t.~- I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for:__" ~y Z~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from alt Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of Land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: C~-- Address:~~ ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~~,~.>~r..J' WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT a THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times mare radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until s ch time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. ~ Signed: Address: ~ I beli ve the,$2 million doll rs could be bett r spent for: a ~ 1 i ~n~ ~ ~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT a THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: .-~u..~~ Addres • Z~`e ~ , 9~?~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until s ch time as non- is disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: tit ~~G~~ ~"~91 ~ Address: ~ ~ ~ ~ S~'2._ I,rl i,4~..~ ~ I believe the $2 m}}'pion Lars could be better spent for: ~ Ut ~ i~ ~I-' °~r -erlr'S z~ ~ ~ G rr~ 5 WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized; non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, S00 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SO times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost S.S million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfesta~tion methods can be developed. Signe ~..5.-v~~PiY t ~.-s Address: B . p . ?i 2~ I believe the $2 illion dollars could be better spent for: ~ ~Ul-~c Orin V ~o~! Vh ~ l .r- ~ '~dA/1 C~~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAH SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE,' we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated. fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-50 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. P Signed: Address: J 1 l I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~ ~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WI-IEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from 3apan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and rnutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WI-IEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million. fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. d Signed: ~ ~ Address: ~ ~ ' ~ ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~~~~f ~..~1~~~-1',~ l""r ~ r'r-a s7~ ~ ~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-to~xi(c disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ ~~'l.~"~ ~°~J i ~ ~J` ~ ~1, ~ l~ ~ Address: ~ ~,5 3 ~ ' lll~- I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~ ~.h~. h C:~/~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-13? support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ Address: F ~.l' ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: - _ _ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost S.S million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: a Address: ~ fi 2 of I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~ ~ ~C Gtr On sC15 ~-4,y1~~ P,[~ ?i f~?e ~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keiin's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WI~REAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including. children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal. for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~-.~(~Z~`ti--- Address: i S - 2~c~ ~ ~ s I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~e ~~i ~rL WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION Wl-1CREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ Address: ~ ~ ~ ~ A I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WI-IEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: 2 ~ 2 I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services lnc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ Address: ~ 1~< C g ? ~r. I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~~a t ~ ~ 9 5 ~1Sr - WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of Land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ our.: ~-V-~-' Address: ~:~2,a, '~5X ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: . ~ , WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until c time as nan-toxic disinfest ~on melhod~ an be developed. Signed: ~ ~~.st~l,.~.._ ~_.G^° i E Address: ~ 9 S Y ~ r 1 ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAH SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such tim~e,~a-s non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: U~C~~ iCJ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT ' THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WFIEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: '`;E~`~ Address: - ' , I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~r~ ' _ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~-T ~C4 I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~Ca-~-r~s~ r~~ ~~nre_~~x~~fi WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's; Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. v. 's• ~ Signed: ~ ~ `e Address: ~ ~ , ~ 4~ ~ ` r 1 I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: - WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., oTcate`d in Mulberry, F orIida,~i`a~osf5::5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million. fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ ~(J1~- Address: ~o ~ t"~ c I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: C~p C 1 S ~ Jl WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAH SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WFIEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. i;~" Signed: ` ~~';~r,~°>~~~~ ~/`'/,;~,~r,~~~.~~,~;-~..._. Address: ~7`' y% 7 I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: r ~ ~ e r. WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WI-IEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ ' I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAH SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS,, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-50 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ Address: ~ 2~' `f i~-~~. rP`?c,~x~a- kh ~ t~~-~- l I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: _ _ _ _ _ _ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING .RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic is' festation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: u C, s o % ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: (10" L (~'"7~ , l ~ -G G ~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WE-iEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had-lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed°~~'Q,~~~ Address: , ~ ~v'~ ~ ~ .~i to ~t t I believe the $2 million dollars could be bette spent for:~~.(,~; P~~-I-['cov~-~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1.995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ Address: ~%rr,C ~ ~ 7~~ I be ' ve the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~G~~-~~=-~~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WI~REAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-50 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~~1~~ Address: `pc~L 't; I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: , ~ ~,~.~,,t r WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfes 'on methods an be developed. Signed: ~ (/(/i Address: 2-2-' t ' I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for• c~ c WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time a non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ Address: (2 I believe the $2 'llion dollars could be better spent for: _ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ d Address: I believe the $2 mi ion dollars c `uld be better spent for: I Oc: S ® i ° _ inJ f2 r WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAH SUPPORT ` THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SO times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation.; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we appose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ c~smin.~,lA.or'' Address: 'Po ~ x tied E-l ov, o~Ca1s . ~ 6' ~2q-- I believe t~$2 million dollars could be better spent for: z WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: - ~ ~ L'~/r'" " Vh~1w c-~ v~ i ~ ~ tp t`~ Address: ~'~G. t~aX ~-lZ-?~ ~~o4.f$~ ~L al ~ ~~l' I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: 5 T~ + Q A-Cr~t C it 1. JLl:L ~ t i41 aA ~S ;v~. i ~ i> WE, TILT PrOPLE OT "I'III; COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT TIIr FOLLOWLNG RCSOLU.TION W} }EREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food 11as already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's; S&K and others; and Wl-{EREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from. people on .the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will."back`away" from all, Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WI~IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WI-}EREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and W}-}EREAS, Food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and Wl-IEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., Iocated in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WEIEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and W} IC~RLAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; "T}-IF,REFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation;- and TI-IEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit tly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~I~ Address: ~ r ~-r t~. hr t I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~C~~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT ' THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and rnutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: OLl,~2.G~lJ Address: ~Q / fuQ,wbYu> .S I belie ~ the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: i~J1.L E QJe G~ /Vt G ~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTS.' OF HAWAII SUPPORT ' THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WI IEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and live consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WI-AREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal. for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such ti as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: LEO N Address: 'P, o I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: -~-~awbl lam, -~-~aVSI~~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation. per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: lG~t ~ • ~ ~ G~ el.J Address: ! D~ 7~1 ~ ZW f~ 7 ~ I beli ve the $2 million d liars could be better spent for: f ~ ~ ;a WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: r,/i ~~~~u--- I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for:~ir ~S~~G~~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOI:.UTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear dower and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; -and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. ~ ~ Signed: c~~~ r~ Address: ~ I believe the $2 million do Lars could be better spent for: t ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~l ~ ' l ~ ~ ~ ~.~..~r ~ r ~ ~I ~-dam 4-~~ ~h~~~ n WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAH SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, anational boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt•60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year, and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services lnc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: K.;, tai` ~ lQ`j ~l g I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~ ~ ~,.-C'~, . _ - _ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: OK I b lieve the $2 million doll s could be better spent for: l ~ . t u WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF .HAWAII SUPPORT ' THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe. the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ ~ ~ e I believe the $2 illion dollars could be b tter spent for: n WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes ' products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, unt' such, time as ng -to 'c disinfestation methods can be developed. ~ ~ - Signed: Gr ~ G Address: .~~~c~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: + WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted i.n the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from alI Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated'that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the mast logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ ~ Address: ~ ~ D ~ ~ ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for:~~~ i .r WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the Loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. 1` Signed: Address: Q~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~z~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent ~or: WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~~i-~.~. ` Address: c6 ~ A I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~...il~(~G4'~~~ ~ ~~~,?y~ GEC ~o ~-trJco _ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT + THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated foad has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away",from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ C' Ibelieve the $2 million dollars could be better spent for:_~~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keirn's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of Land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "past harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly; until such time as non-toxic disin~estation methods can be developed. ~ii Signed: k r ~ Address: _ _ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for'' ~ ~ ~ ~ .5 WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION Wl-IEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from alt Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year, and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does, not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until suc 'me as non-toxic disinfestation thods can be developed. Signed: ~Z Address: / I b lieve the $2 million dollars could be better pent for: C~~C.~~i ~'~g~ ©n WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit i 00 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and W}IEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: • ~ ~Oi~t a. ~C • ~h OS Address: /l~3 A~ urti cS~ . X20 R~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~,~,~~z~o~•..T_ ~2a'~ CX~~ GcA~ ~ ,D~ a r . ~ucOoLci'lo a WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayar Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ ~~P--e:N Se~r~ ~ Address: ~ ~ ~yC ~ C ~ L~1. t_ c~ ~ L~-1 ~b'~c3--/ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~G1r4~ZZ~"/ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WI~REAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of Land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until s h time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ ~~n ~ I b 'eve the $2 million dollars could be better nt far: ~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAH SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and Vi~~REAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed:.~~~C,.2,o~~~il,~-~-~' ~'P~d°'~S ~-h ~C S Address: I Lo - I `7 9 1~? ~21 ~k.~-~h_i t.J S`~" I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAH SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from alt Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and W1=AREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until s ch ti e s non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: c~ i Address: r `to~ ~~~ti I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for:~V~j~~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they wiii not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WI-~REAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had last 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, u 'l such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: (,A.~ Address: ~ ~ , Q~ 1 ll~ ~ t I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~t~~S i 1J c~ ~Z C. ~L ~ . ~ ~~2 WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States., Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such a as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: o ~1 I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~ s~_/~~ _ _ _ _ _ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: cn A~~kA ON AL~M.~ Address: ~Gt2 t ~ S ZG t Ke.~.~r~ , f~: ~ 9 I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for:~~-cam vi~ ~ ~es1y- _ - _ _ _ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COit1~1~Y OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING SOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including 11~ar~'s, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not bzy~ irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated frail into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-13? support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed Address: I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: .,.SLR ~en~-~-~^-=~ ~'`.~..`,""~..Q-'S. WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAH SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ ~ ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: gg~~ e (~y t tLYd~1 G^^e r 4` ~ ~ ~ ? WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including .Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WI IEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WI~REAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit it such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Si e ~e~1~ ~ ~oNN ~ ~ 0 ~ Address: O 2- ~ O I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~ ~,c.-Ccc 6r,. e~.~.. a.,,-~ a..c~- ,~P..Q.~-P-2.~-- ~ . . - _ _ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAH SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year, and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: S Address: o r I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~ v c / / v-t~ WE, TIIE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF IiAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from alt Eiawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WI 1LREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-.137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WI-IEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized; non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and ~ . WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; acid WI-IEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 miIlirems of, radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 rnillirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SO tunes more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WI-IEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food rI'echnology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WI-IEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and WI-IEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; 'rl-IERL,FORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and TI-IEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be de eloped. ~ ~ Signed: ~ ' ~ Addres - _ , ~J I believe the $2 million dol rs could be bett , spent for:~® ~ ~ -E~ ~ 't ~ ~ - ~ 2? WE, TIIE t'EOl'LE OF TIiG COUNTY OT IiAWAII SUPPORT TI-IT: FOLLOWING RESOLUTION- Wl-IEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keirn's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from att Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and Wl-IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-GO or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horritac legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of.radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SO times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost S.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the • possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and Wi-1L-;REAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; TI-IEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and TFIEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical.solution.for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority,' and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities; and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit ily, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can lie developed. Si Ined: g _ Address: ~ 9' Z ~ a'r+^-y,~i-wN-e.--l``'"° 1 believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: °~9 ~~z° ~ ~'O''t'~~ . v..~~:~~_.~ x WF,, 'I'llf; PEOPLC OF TIIE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT TIIE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WI IEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from. people on the mainland have warned the County of .Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WI~IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these mrclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horriCc legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost.5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and WI iiRI;AS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest. treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; "I'I-IEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution. favoring irradiation; and 'I'I-IEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities; and to export, specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Srl,ned. Address: r t<~ ~ 1 believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~ WE, TI-IF., PEOPLE OF T'IIE COUNTY OF ;EIAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from. people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and Wl-IEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; acid workers are allowed to receive 3U to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation, levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator iri-the United States,, Food Technology Services lnc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had,lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the pub.lic.to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and Wl IEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million .far a "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; ' Tl-IEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical. and economical solution for agricultural . development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to. cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: _ ~ ~ - Address: ~ ~ _ ~ ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better sp nt for: d'~~~~~ l` ~`i.~~`r.~s ~€'tJr~ c~~~ WF., ThIE PEOPLr Or TIIE COUNTY Or IIAWAhI SUPPORT T'IIF, FOLLOWING RCSOLUTION. WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan Dave warned that Japanese people will "back away" from al! Ilawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and Wl IEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, S00 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SO times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WI-1.ERE,(1S, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services 1nc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost S.S million dollars; and WI-IEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and Wl II~.RI?AS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora ".post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent;..: . "I'I II~Rl:I~ORE, we oppose ~iny ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and TI-IEREI'ORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution :for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i,e. Canada and the northern United :.States to prevent spreading the fruit Ily, until such time as non-toxic isinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ Address: ~~-~-~C~ . E f 1 believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: . r WE, ThLF.. PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT TI-IE FOLLOWING 1tESOLUTION WI-iEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from alt Hawaiian fruit;. and WHEREAS, the .FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-b0 or cesi.utn-1.37 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 limes more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and Wi-LEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHERL;AS, as of 1995, the fsrst "food-only" irradiator in the United States, -Food Technology Services Inc., located irl Mulberry, Florida, had Lost 5.5 million dollars; and WI-IEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and Wl-IEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; TI-IEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and TI-IEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate region , i.e. Canada a, d the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until s e~'fi - xic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: I believe ~he $2 r illion dollars could be better spent for: ~ ~6,f~' 1 . WE, `I'I1~ PEOPLE OF TI1<E COUNTY OF 7EIAWAII. SUPPORT TILE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WI-IEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keirin's, S&K and.others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from. people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit.from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their cquntry, .and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will ".hack away" from alt Ifawaiiau fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WI-IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, - and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and Wi-lCREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SO times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WI-IEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and WI-IEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; TI-IEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxi estation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: 1 believe e $2 'pion dollars could be better sp nt for: .-2-...~ f / d ~s'~t~~ .x w....aaw ~ a:..,. n WE, ThLE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY Or HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING I2ICSOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people wilt "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WI-IEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and Wl-IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-l37 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination. of land and water; and W1-IEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 1;00 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 rnillirems per year; an,d workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and. e. WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WE-IEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii;' and. ~y WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with.Caunty funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fqr a "post harvest treatment ~ facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; F`~ 'I'1-IEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and "TI-IEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the ~ fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: a ~l~V ~ C.~iSilk Address: ~ j~~ I bel~ ve the $2 million dollars could be better spent for. ~'.~~~~~~%7~~ a WE, TIIE PEOPLE OF T'HE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from. people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawrtiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and Wl-IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-l37 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WI-IEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and Wl-IEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WI-IEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the, public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and WI-IEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; TI-1F,REI~ORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. i Signed: ~ > . Address: ~~~-t~~~~' c~~x } ~ ~a ~ ~ 1 belie ~ the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: t~r; ~a~r,~r~t':~.~~n.s ~e.7.~- ~1~~ca..u~ti`~ ,%'lt°~~C1c.~~E(1,I'! ~~1(rr~~I~,c~~ s~~ i, A'1 WE, "I'hIF, 1'EOFLE OF T'IIE COUNTY Or HAWAII SUPPORT. TCI1? rOLLOWING RCSOLU'i'ION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's; Keim's; S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,OOU postcards and letters from peopleon the mainland,have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Tapan does not allow irradiated fruit into their.:country; artd fwe consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WH.1?REAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutageric chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and Wl-IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and . WHEREAAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized; non-accidental, .random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WI-LEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and Wl IEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; 'Tl-IEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ , I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for:. r? . U fi '~7" ~t~ Nom- ~ I®c~.-/! . Q v~ : ,~,d~ J ~=~t ~.c:...~,~ _Y: w o, WIJ, TIIF, PI:OPLI'. OF TII1J COUNTY OI' ~IAWAII SUPPORT T[-IE rULLOWING RESOLUTION WI-IEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WI-iERCAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from. people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan Dave warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and rnutagenie chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and Wl IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-l37 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear'power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and W[-IEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WF-IEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States; Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had last 5.5 million dollars; and W[-IEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and W1 II?RI_.AS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million i'or a "postharvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; 'I'1 lf?REFOIZE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and- THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as.a priority; and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United, States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be~developed. l Signed: Address: I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~ ` L~ WL, TIIF, PI;OPLT OF T'IIL COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT TEIE FOLLOWING RI±?SOLUTIUN WIiEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on tl~e mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WI--fEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan Dave warned that Japanese people will "back away" from alt Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and Wl IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-GO or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and Wl-IEREA5, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 3U to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and Wl-IEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detrimerit of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and W] II:?REAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "pest harvest. treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; "I'1-1L;REI~ORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and TI-IEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical. solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export. specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such t'me as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. a ~ ~ ~ i ~ } Signed: ~ ~ Address: ~ ? ~ ~t~ ~ - ~ jr, c-~cwC ~ t ry, 1 believeyy the ~$2 m' ion dollars could be better spent for: ~ WE, 'I'hIE PEOPLE OF TIIE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING R>?SOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and m. utagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million;.and WI IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-1.37 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production;' and WI-IEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WI-IEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy.of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and , WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WI-IEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 limes more radiation per year than one would receive from natural . background radiation; and Wf-IEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WEIEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and WI-IEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until s h time n n-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~~-~~Z~ ~~~i~~ ~~~s-~ t'. WE, TIIE PEOPLE OT T'HE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION - WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the .loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FllA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and Wl-IEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water;-and WI-IEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers. are allowed to receive 3U to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and.birth defects; and WI-IEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the Uriited States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had .lost 5:5 million dollars; and WI-IEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for.Hawaii; and'. WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with`County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat, facilities; anal Wl-IERLAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; TI-IEREI~ORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~a_ ~ • ~ ~ Pir11Ht~~ J-~ q ~ T7 I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~Pa ~ , ~ ~ (L ~ ~ hip ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ G~~s~vn r ~ ~ G~'~22.~r, ~ C ~~~-a. J,~~. x~_ w.:.~~,.. WE, ThIE PEOPLE OT THE COUNTY OF IIAWAII SUPPORT TI-IE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WI-IEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keirn's, S&K and others; and WI-1EREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer. groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Elawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WI IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-1.37 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production;. and WI-IEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized; non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water;..and Wl-1EREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one. would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and WI-ll?IZEAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; TI-IEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Mo.~~•~-~ Address: F-~~--~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: f~.~>o~ w - 1 WF,, T'HE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF i~iAWAII SUPPORT TEiE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WI-{EREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit froth Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups ['rom Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Httwaiittrt fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and- Wl-IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium=137 support; legitimize, , and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WFIERI~AS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental; random killing of innocent people including children; and Wl-[EREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and W[-IEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; 'THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States. to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: 0~'`-~ Address: ~ ~ ' 7~ 1 believe the $2 million dollars could be.better spent for: ~z1 - ~ ~ . r r: qq ~~77 !r'yyv o. _ 1 G~ .o WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNT~~~>E~HA.II~l~OItT THE FOLLOWING RES~UTION COUN WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with.; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHF.,REAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestati~on methods can be developed. Signed: ~'thr,.-~ ~ ~~.~t....l~ Address: C} ~o c~. ~l ~ ~ G` i~~ ~ ~S I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: P.~~CC~t t ~°`i . ~ v'~e,~ 0l~t._ , ~rf"Zf--~1 rr-3'`, 1 i ~ `a..~ ~ _ F _ `9? RPR 2~ ~i~ 1 2~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAW ~ `T' 'r~ THE FOLLOWING .RESOLUTION NAWAfi WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and e i d tr' s es l i r' k t i WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of Land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~Q,~,.eQS2,.. . Address: ~Q ~ Y3.o~ ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~,,,,t,~,,,~,,, SU.ss -loY~ ir.. ~-trer~4n~,rc oN.lc t~re~Wod S t~~ ^t/ TY 0~ HAV~AIt r--~ ,m., '~7 A~~ 2~i P~ 1 25 WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTgg~UN~~ COUN~IY ~F HAWAf! WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the Loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Ha',waii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. ,P' Signed: ~~In.__ f~: Address: ~ ; I believe the~r~$g2,.million dollars could be bette.~r spent for: f,~v ~l j:'' G J 'di'C !~~'I G'J ~ .`J' r' s'Ki / ~ ...1'~ i ~ G~ ~J`t'°! G G.E' r rE`",.._. „l WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAV~II PQ T THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIO i_`~~`' WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food ha~7al r~c~lc' y2r~sul~~c i~th~ ~~OSS of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim' &~~~d,Qthe,,xs; and nn~~~1<y< _ ~_yy_gqhi~ WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters froze peopre on the mainlan~~ave warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan leave warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and Wl-iEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed t.^, receive 30 to 50 times more radia4i~:4 pe.r yei~i t'lait c~ne Vri3iiid receive fro: t;utiiral background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS,~it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time s non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ Address: j0~7 _z.,L~l I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~'`Z~.dJ~~(,~s"1 WL, TIIF, PEOPLE OF T'HE COUNTY OF H~,S,~I'~'ORT E_' TILE FOLLOWING RESOLD 1- WI-IEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already i~esUl~d 1t~~he loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, K~i~y:S&K-,and4thers; and s ~ t ~_:._r-i~ ~ C9Ul~lTY ~F t-~AVVAiI . WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit~from. Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will ``back..away" from alt Ilawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WI-IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-1.37 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WI-IEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and Wl-IEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation Levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and WI-1f~REAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and TFEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such ti~m' e as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: P .R L'1/hl~'f Address:- 0 OX .mac ~ Q I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ` C ca;ir' GiSfir~ Y1 G t~i.S ~ i~. r.. 1 ~ ~ 1 ~~S C~~ w1~~ , ~1J ~l~tp~Pe~~Y'~fi~`~~~~a~t~`~ 'p~~~~~ci~r~s ry r f _ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COU~I'~~F~I~A.I)~SY~}~PORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLU ION COUNT ' ~I,._.~~ ;<< WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated ~sYal~`ad~R~~~ed in the Ioss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from X11 Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulb~A7y, Florida, had last 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United `Mates to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: _ Address: ~ ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could b better spe t for: j Gg,S~~%y1l 61.x_ E S i ~j,~ ~ w~~ ~ ~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ,_,~,,Y~,i~s~~ Address: ~ I believe he $2 mil~io dollars could be better spent for: i ~ ° C U e o'~:> WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAiI SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WI-IEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WI-IEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, S00 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfesta~n methods can be developed. Signed: Address: Q d 1 5 cam. I believe the $2 million dollars coul be better spent for: ~ _ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT . THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,004 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from .Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from 3apan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has. stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive cantaXnination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times mare radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Foad Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost S.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal far $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we appose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until.such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ C Address: 6 l ~ l ~ (~7 78 I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: gyn. dl i ri C~ ~6 o f g~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUT)lON WHERFrAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly x,040 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has, stated that potentially carcinogenic and rnutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-64 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the .authorized, non-accidental, random killing of inYtocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii I~eveiopment Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive conta~,nination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 504 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiatian per year than, one would receive from natural background radiation; and WfIEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Flarida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal far $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution far agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ S' I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~ i`Q WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTI' OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WI-IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as n -toxic di 'nfestation methods can be developed. Signed:O ~ ~Ec~h~o Address: ~ o Pao ~ t 4,to xov~ovrv >~'s. 9 b`l ~ 45 I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: _ ~ cT.~ „~,,,1 1¢.. ~ , ?~e,rs ~-F; `e~ 0.v; vY i ~ 5 WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT ' THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: Qu o io ~ U I believe the $2 m'1 ion dol ars c ul be b tter_spent for: v ~na`~ / o~n ~s o tt spa ~c-~r r'oduc to a a.~clasf S /G/~ h WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, acid five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from alI Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WI-AREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Faod Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the Local markets as a priority, and then, if. necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: - ~~2~~l.~.~d~G~/ Address:~{c.~ / f3 ~ 2 l~~G 1~ ' I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: _ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, S00 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until ch time as non-toxic isinfestation methods can be developed. Sine. r g Address: y~• D l ( r v~ e~J ? ~ ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAH SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION W~~REAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from atl Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WI-iEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal far $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then., if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: e G~,c ~c..~ , ~ y < <'t~ S Address:_ ~~~tr~ ~ f ~ ~ S.s~ Cc Cwt.-c_ ~ ~i~e~~~~_ ~ 1 ~,1 S~ ~i I believe the $2 million dolla~s~ ould b obetter spent for: ~~'ys~~ ~ ~ ~c~.~C ~d ~ ~ ~ Q v_-F~ r-~ ~ u~sfc r ~ ft o~ ~e_ ~l- ~ E~'~S e~ vc~ ~ t ~e ~l ~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people, will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~r~5~~~ Address: Z., I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: P WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is nat fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution fvr agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the na ern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, til such time as non-toxic disinfes do meth ds can be developed. Signed: 'l~ <3 ~ Address: `'t ll " ^ O-- I lieve the $ million dollars could be better sp t f~r:~~ ~ '4VF., TIIE I'FOPLE OF T'IIE COUNTY OF I~AWAII SUPPORT, TI-IF, hOLLOWINC RESOLUTION WI-IEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food 1}as already,resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from. people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people wilt "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WI-IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 mitlirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and W[-1EREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and Wl-IEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora"post harvest treatir?ent facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; '1'1-IEREFORE; we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and econornicalsolution for ~grianldtthen, if development in 1-lawaii would be to develop the local markets as a prior y, necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities; an es o~ e° entppreadang tl e cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United Sta 1? fruit lly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Sig Address: !-'C? ~ ~ ~ ° a f ~ Gee ~ ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, TI-lr, PEOPLE Or TIC COCINT'Y Or HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING I2ESOLUTIUN WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from. people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from ail Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WI~IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and Wl-[EREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WI-IEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of (995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost S.S million dollars; and WI~EREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for 1-lawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facitities;.and WI~IEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; 'I'I-1L;REFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and T1-IEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly> until such time as non-toxic di infestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: l believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~ ~ t r ~ ~ ~ VVE, TIIF, P>LOPLE OI+ THC COUNTY OF >FTAWAII SUPPORT TH~G h'O1.;LO~IN(~ 12~5O[.:UTION WI-IEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted,in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keirn's; S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country., and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back,away" from all >l~awaiian fruit; and ~ . WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WI~IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and . WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, nori-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 3U to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, .Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and WI-IEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; Tl-IEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United Slates to prevent spreading the fruit (ly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ,v ~ Address: 1 believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~ ~ ~ A WE, 'I'hIF, PEOPLE OF TIIE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WI-IEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from. people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from .lapan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Ilawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and rrrutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WI-IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesiLi~n-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized; non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land.arid water; acid WI-IEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; aid workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from, natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers.and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United. States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost, 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and Wl-IEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit ily, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. P--- Signed: Address: I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, 'I'I"IF., PEOPLE OF TI"IE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into. their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all I"Iawaiian fruit; and WI-IEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenie chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and' Wl IEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; ,and W1-[EREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy"~of nuclear. wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit -100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would. receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, no factual economic studies are available to the public to support an assumption of economic feasibility for an irradiation facility for Hawaii; and WHEREAS, it is not fair to subsidize an irradiation facility with County funds to the possible detriment of existing privately funded vapor heat facilities; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and TIEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the . fruit fly, until such time as non-toxi-c-~disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: a 1-`r~~~ , ~JL.Vd~. Address:c~X 6' ~ p l believe )the $2 million do/`l~lars c)oJUld be b('e'tter spentf~of~r: ~ S'c~~ ~es"JKl G ~/~'G`L:'1 ~ t 7 I ~ !~_~i j ) ?A P CC_ . f",1~ A ~.S fi V'el'~'C~ ~ b"'v/ Ga r~~ ~ C C `Jf ~/f + WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAH SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING .RESOLUTION WHEREAS, anational boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million. fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: 1~~~~~ Address: t`3~:~L i~-tik~..._.lG.~.: f-~ `Lo E-la cl,~.Zy I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: l~~mQ.~~SS . b WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and .WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: r \ • Address: ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~G,a, 1 _ _ _ _ _ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT + THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services lnc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: e Address: -Z I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for. ~ te~..i ~c.~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAH SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 miilirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and Wl-IEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. ti Signed: , Address: Z~--,~,,ry.,, ~ ~L ~J I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: Fi WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: 3 v~ otir~ o I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: e WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT + THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, Legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: I believe the $2 million dollars could`be b`et'ter spent for:___~~C ~ v~-~_~,,, / ~ G1~4~'~-, t?' fit/"` G (Lk,4) r~..~ G WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keirn's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, .Mayor Yatnashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural ' development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: P ~ o I believe t e $2 million dol ars could be better spent for:_ h . LAS G~71 ~ ~S _ - - _ _ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirerns of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995; the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until suc as nan-toxic disinf station methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ 2 P f.~. I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: p - I believe the $2 million dollars could e better spent for: Jl/~--~ s~u,1 ; _ - - n I'VE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAH SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support; legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: of > + P~~tl-~9~~' I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~ S WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE CQUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: p . 3d~ J~'2t~ !°a~,oa 96TTfr' I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~ i~_ ' a cc~ ~ ' ~ o _ _ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and rnutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: c~a , cs I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for:~r ~ ~v~ ~ U? ~ a WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAH SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~~~u~~ Address: ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: S-~UU~? ~crm~S-HG V j o ~t'~c-~, ~.olv~ ~o,~ _ _ - - _ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: I believe the $2 million dollars could be better sent for: Y WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT ' THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and rnutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and W 1-~REAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-tox' disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: (o _ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~ (~,t~ ~A~ + WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and rnutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal far $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ ~ ~ ~ c` Address: U ~L' ~~.~....Q_ 1 3, 3'~ 2 _ ~ b--~ ~G S I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAH SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and rnutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SO times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ,.f Address: ~U~ ~ `7 W ~ I elieve the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~~~U~p ~_T~~ ~.3~Jt.~7" ~ ' , f ` + WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and rnutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ ~ 4~i(c? , N~Z ~I(o7 ~o I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for:_~5rj~~,. r 3 . a WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rniilirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. ` ~,v ~e. vt d n Signed: l\~cX~ ~ ~ , ~ C ~ Address: ~ a, b~ v v e d ~ t-1 a,o 7 I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: + WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~ ~ . Address:. 5'~, t I.J . L c.,wi ~t a. ~ ~.~..T cG,.~.a. ~ ~ ~ L( I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~ wi.o cs ~t vs4v e ~ a y WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, anational boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to SO times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, un'til~such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~y~o~~,~ Address:__ tip,-~~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: GY, c.~ J ~ti~~k'~~ + WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keirn's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: t ~ G~~c.P-rit-2t~ ~ ~cc.,v~r r~ • ~{`~1 ~(re,g~c~~ Address: ° C3 ,>c. . b i-~ ~~7~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be be~°tter~~spent for: ~ ~c~,, ~,i~~(~~~- WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION Wl-1EREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five conswner groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as,~a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: J v A V Address: p I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~~~~~~~f~JS f ti ~ Je WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly $,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS; the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of Land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate r ions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until uch time a -toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~q~ Address: tom. o • ~©X ~ y- Ku2~c s-r=o wrJ~N-+ ~~7~ o I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~'bUCJ~~C[v~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, S00 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and , THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-t xic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: L.~it~--.: Address: Crz L °t c~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: J o ~ Gw~ cam. o+., ' C.V' ~ L r.~ - WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: Co I believe the $2 million dollar could be better spent for: ~-~Gk--cti WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT + THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets vn the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 yr cesiwn-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. time asn-on-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: a A ~ ~w w C76v I believe the $2 million dollars could be~b-etter spent~or: ~~i ~ c C o ~ cLL MG. Y, 'Z , WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WF~REAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 tunes more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation.; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address.-~p/a.~~ ~S'~: ~P~. 2~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: t,.,Gti'~Si~C r li~te5 r nn,orc ' ~ ~ c, WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT + THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and d WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 rnillirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: i ~i I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: /~%6~-S WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT ' THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese peaple will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and rnutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: Address: ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and flue consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from alt Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal far $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as no -toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ,c. ,,,_i Address: I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~ l~r-~•~.-(3--c _ . _ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WI~REAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed Addres ~ (c- ~v4 - r rid I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: _ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and rnutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: ~;~9.~°'i~ Address: ~I--~~- l X C S ~ ~ ~ ~ I lieve the $2 million dollars cou}d be better spentt for: ~ z~~'-~ ~ '~Z) Cif ~S ce.....~1_ 1~, ti ~ ~ WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessar to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to co dl ~-climate ns, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such. a as -toxic disinf tion methods can be developed. ~ y Sig ~ Address: ~l~c s ~ ~ ~.c~~ltio~~ ~ ~ ~ I believe the $2 million dollars could be better spent for: ~ ' _ p'?3a' - WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAH SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's, Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS, the nearly 5,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, ,lapan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first "food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for $2 million fora "post harvest treatment facility" does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary, to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as n n-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. Signed: . ~i ~ ~C~ f'-S Address: ` r ~ 1 believe the $2 million,doll rs could be better spent for: ~ f' ~ ~ d~0 • WE,TILE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHEREAS,a national boycott against irradiated food has already resulted in the loss of important markets on the mainland including Marsh's,Keim's, S&K and others; and WHEREAS,the nearly 8,000 postcards and letters from people on the mainland have warned the County of Hawaii that they will not buy irradiated fruit from Hawaii; and WHEREAS, Japan does not allow irradiated fruit into their country, and five consumer groups from Japan have warned that Japanese people will "back away" from all Hawaiian fruit; and WHEREAS, the FDA has stated that potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic chemicals are created by the irradiation process at 30 parts per million; and WHEREAS, irradiation facilities which use cobalt-60 or cesium-137 support, legitimize, and rely on nuclear power and nuclear weapons production; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries result in the authorized, non-accidental, random killing of innocent people including children; and WHEREAS, these nuclear industries are leaving a horrific legacy of nuclear wastes products for future generations to deal with; and WHEREAS, accidents at irradiation facilities, including the Hawaii Development Irradiator, have resulted in radioactive contamination of land and water; and WHEREAS, food irradiation facilities are allowed to emit 100 millirems of radiation per year and, under special circumstances, 500 millirems per year; and workers are allowed to receive 30 to 50 times more radiation per year than one would receive from natural background radiation; and WHEREAS, these radiation levels will lead to increased cancers and birth defects; and WHEREAS, as of 1995, the first"food-only" irradiator in the United States, Food Technology Services Inc., located in Mulberry, Florida, had lost 5.5 million dollars; and WHEREAS, Mayor Yamashiro's proposal for$2 million for a"post harvest treatment facility"does not specify how the money would be spent; THEREFORE, we oppose any ordinance or resolution favoring irradiation; and THEREFORE, we believe the most logical and economical solution for agricultural development in Hawaii would be to develop the local markets as a priority, and then, if necessary,to encourage use of existing treatment facilities, and to export specifically to cold-climate regions, i.e. Canada and the northern United States to prevent spreading the fruit fly, until such time as non-toxic disinfestation methods can be developed. j Signed: / 0 Address: I iZya \ .?)/LIPAIi — I believe the$2 million dollars could be better spent for: