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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Murashige, Laura <br /> <br /> From: Katherine Reed Piana [krpiana@comcast.net] <br /> Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 2:17 PM <br /> To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us <br /> Subject: TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF BILL 224 <br /> <br /> Hawai?i County Council <br /> Relating To Prohibition of Smoking in Certain PlacesCouncil hearing: March 12, 2008Last <br /> month, I offered testimony in strong support of Bill 224, which would prohibit using <br /> tobacco products at all Hawai'i County parks and beaches. I continue to support this <br /> effort.I?m sure that everyone knows, smoking is hazardous to our health. Two years ago our <br /> State passed a smoke-free law covering all workplaces in Hawai'i. However, smoking is <br /> still permitted in nearly all parks and beach parks within the State, including the Big <br /> Island. Our kamali?i continue to be exposed to the hazards of secondhand smoke. My family <br /> and I use Big Island parks regularly and it is hard not to notice the amount of tobacco <br /> litter, mostly cigarettes butts. It is unsightly, unclean and potentially hazardous to <br /> very small children who pick up the butts and put them into their mouth. All our children <br /> and families deserve a clean and healthy place to enjoy outdoor activities.I again <br /> strongly urge the Council to vote yes to pass Bill 224 in its current form. It is the <br /> responsibility of local governments to protect the health and well being of its citizens. <br /> Last year, Kahalu?u Beach Park in Kona went smoke free, let?s do the same for the rest of <br /> the Island. Passing Bill 224, will make visiting all our parks and beaches more enjoyable. <br /> I know my family will appreciate it, as will the thousands of visitors who come to our <br /> Island each year.Sincerely, <br /> Katherine Reed Plana <br /> 9230 61st. Ave. W. <br /> Mukilteo, WA 98275 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> N <br /> .'!Z <br /> - O <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Cam". Ha ~?,SL <br /> Ref. To.. ' <br /> Ref. Date12 2008 <br /> <br /> 1 <br />