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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Verdean Ka'iulani Pahi'o <br /> P.O. Box 1232 <br /> Honoka'a, Hawai'i 96727 <br /> (808) 775-7470 <br /> kaiulani@kalo.org <br /> Jan 21, 2008 <br /> Aloha Council Members <br /> <br /> My name is Ka'iulani Pahi'o and I reside in the district of Hamakua and my <br /> family still resides and work in Waipi'o Valley. <br /> <br /> I am writing to ask for your wholehearted support of Resolution 462-08. <br /> Resolution 462-08 urges the Hawai'i State Legislature to pass S.B. 958 S.D.1H.D.1. This <br /> <br /> bill imposes a moratorium on developing, testing, propagating, cultivating, growing, and <br /> the raising of genetically modified taro in the State of Hawai'i. <br /> <br /> In all cultures, kupuna (elders) have been held in high acclaim and revered and <br /> respected throughout the family and community. Kupuna is regarded as keepers of our <br /> language, history, culture, traditions, etc... Our kupuna is the source of knowledge that <br /> <br /> feeds us. In Hawai'i and other parts of the world, KALO (taro) has been an important <br /> source that has kept us fed, not only by nourishing our bodies, but our spirit as well. <br /> <br /> Haloanakalaukapalili (KALO) is this source of nourishment. Haloanakalaukapalili is my <br /> kupuna. <br /> <br /> It is my responsibility to care for my kupuna, as they have cared for me. <br /> Haloanakalaukapalili doesn't have a voice to express the concerns and arrogance of <br /> GMO testing on itself and the impacts this will have on our people. But I do! KALO has <br /> <br /> been a part of my life since the day I was born. It is who we are as a people and it is who <br /> we will continue to be. KALO is sacred to the Hawaiian nation. Help keep KALO <br /> <br /> sacred! <br /> Please pass Resolution 462-08 and help us protect KALO for our future <br /> <br /> generations. <br /> <br /> Mahalo no, <br /> <br /> <br /> MZ ~ <br /> Ka'iulani Pahi'o <br />