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G. Shiroma Farms <br /> P. O. Box 8 <br /> Mt. View, Hawaii 96771 <br /> Ph. (808) 968-8055 Fax (808) 968-6544 <br /> r ' <br /> <br /> April 21, 1997 R._-~ <br /> g'7 HPR 22 F~i'1 11 1`i <br /> <br /> To: Hawaii County Council , <br /> 25 Aupuni Street CC'J'~1, <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 OOUNTY 0;= ~HAWAl1 <br /> <br /> From: G. Shiroma Fanns <br /> P.O. Box 8 <br /> Mt. View, Hawaii 96771 <br /> <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, I 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 /> Ittadiaton treatment at low dose levels 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 April 24'x! <br /> MAHALO! ! ! ~ <br /> Sincerely, <br /> g ~ f/ I I Y ' e.. fin. Dia -(~Z.. <br /> Yin Shiroma ~ i FTIb C?P <br /> G. Shiroma Farms ..~~J!! p7ie No. <br /> _li5e,,,t„ <br /> Ref. Toi - <br /> ftef. Date ~pPR 2 i~1~ <br /> <br />