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BIG ISLAND FLORAL, INS,. <br /> P.O. BOX 2098 PAHOA, HI 96778 _ <br /> PH.(808) 965-0101 F~'r96~0209 <br /> <br /> Apra 21,1997 ' 9~ RIPER-22 Hi`1 11 l ~ <br /> <br /> To: Hawaii County Council CO~N'OF ~NA~NAII <br /> 25 Aupuni Street COUNTY <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> From: Big Island Floral, Inc. <br /> P.O. Box 2098 <br /> Pahoa, Hawaii 96778 <br /> Dear Councilmembers, <br /> I am writing to ask for your support for building an irradiator here on the Big Island. <br /> As a farmer, l support an irradiation treatment facility for export of my crops to the <br /> mainland. I presently farm 30 acres of Anthurium, cut foliage, tropical fruits and <br /> Tropical flowers in the Puna area. <br /> I believe that an irradiation processing facility will help build agricultural exports. New <br /> farmlands and investment can be devoted to a range of promising crops if we support <br /> post-harvest treatment for export. This will help my business, my family, and my <br /> community. <br /> Irradiaton treatment at low dose ?evels for quarantine processing has been proven safe. <br /> You have been given a wealth of information concerning the safety of food irradiation. <br /> Please give our farmers the chance to export our unique crops and commodities to <br /> mainland markets. We have an opportunity to support our farmers, build our agricultural <br /> sector, expand commercial use of our airport, and put new life into the struggling East <br /> Hawaii economy. LETS DO IT! <br /> Your support for the proposed irradiator is an important step in building a green, rural, <br /> and prosperous Hawaii. Please vote YES on Apri124`~! <br /> MAHALO! ! ! ! <br /> Sinc ly, <br /> 4' <br /> Geo ShiromC a \ <br /> President ~ 2 ~ ` <br /> Big Island Floral, Inc. No. <br /> r1le xo. F MD C P <br /> PrQSented F <br /> ,APR 2 z Iss~ <br /> <br />