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rr~~ _I~ /C_~ P.O. Box 195 <br /> Hakalau, HI 9b710 <br /> '97 fi'rR 2`{ P(~ 2 :i`I April 22, 1997 <br /> CCJNTY C' <br /> COU~JTY Or HA~ldAll <br /> The Honorable Dominic Yagong <br /> <br /> Member, Hawaii County Council <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Hilo, HI 96720 <br /> Dear Council t•Sember Yagong: <br /> I am writing to urge your strong support for the <br /> establishment of an agricultural irradiation facility <br /> on the Big Island, an issue which I understand is to <br /> come before you later this week. <br /> With the decline or virtual elimination of the <br /> sugar industry, it is essential that the Big Island <br /> looks to new sources to revitalize its economy and all <br /> of the attendant job implications. The diversification <br /> of agriculture into new and readily e.cportable crops can <br /> only occur if the irradiation facility becomes a reality. <br /> Everywhere else where it is done in the world, the <br /> public health concerns have been shown they can be <br /> thoroughly addressed and met. Please do not let unfounded <br /> hysteria or ill-informed contentions cloud your conclusions <br /> on this, one of the most important proposals for the <br /> improvement of lIawaii's future. <br /> Sin r,~ely, <br /> David B. Swoap <br /> cow. ~a Zt2• lll3. <br /> x~.rNo ~CIQ <br /> Ret. To: Presented <br /> ttet. Hate. APR 2 4 1997 <br /> <br />