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<br /> Print Page 1 of 1 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> From: Council Testimony (counciltestimony@co_hawaiihi.us) <br /> To: hawaiicountycouncil@yahoo.com <br /> Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 8:04:16 AM <br /> Subject: FW: TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF BILL 224 <br /> <br /> <br /> -----Original Message----- <br /> From: Deborah WArd [mailto:dward-(~haxNiaii.edu] <br /> Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 4:41 PM <br /> To: counciltestiinon c.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 Places <br /> Council hearing: March 12, 2008 <br /> <br /> I am offering testimony in strong support of Bill 224, which would prohibit <br /> using tobacco products at all Hawai'i County parks and beaches. <br /> <br /> I conduct a beach clean-up once a month at an assortment of beaches around <br /> the Big Island, and I find the number of butts in the parks horrifying. I <br /> know that once these are washed into the sea, they are killing our marine <br /> life, and I see little children picking them up as playthings. This is gross <br /> and unhealthy for everyone. <br /> <br /> My family and 1 use Big Island parks regularly and it is hard not to notice <br /> the amount of tobacco litter, mostly cigarettes butts. All our children and <br /> families deserve a clean and healthy place to enjoy outdoor activities, and <br /> the turtles, dolphins, and fish deserve the same. <br /> I again strongly urge the Council to vote yes to pass Bill 224 in its <br /> current form. It is the responsibility of local governments to protect the <br /> health and well being of its citizens. <br /> <br /> Sincerely, Deb <br /> <br /> Deborah J. WArd <br /> P.O.Box 918 <br /> POB 918 <br /> Kurtistown, 11196760 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Comm. No. I Z •~j 3 <br /> Ref. To: • <br /> Ref. Dote MAR 12 20n8 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> httn-//rne mo2 mail vahnn com/dcAaunch?.rand=4hai83sfrt85r 3/12/2008 <br />