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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> f , COALITION FOR A <br /> TOBACCO-FREE HAWAII <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I would also like to reiterate a comment that I have made before on the intended long term benefits <br /> <br /> that this ordinance would have on our "kamah'i". From social research, we know that children <br /> perceive what is acceptable and what they ought to do from what they understand is a normative <br /> <br /> behavior in a community. Creating smoke-free playgrounds, parks, and beaches will eventually <br /> become a norm expectation by children and others who use these facilities. <br /> <br /> <br /> Overriding Mayor Kim's veto, is the right thing to do! It will make the Big Island's air cleaner, <br /> protect Hawai'i's pristine environment from cigarette butt liter and tobacco trash. Finally, it will <br /> <br /> allow many individuals who suffer from lung disease the ability, perhaps for the first time in a long <br /> time, to enjoy our outdoor facilities, parks and beaches without having to worry about an asthma or <br /> <br /> emphysema attack because of someone smoking nearby. <br /> <br /> <br /> Please elect to join the over 600+ communities across the United States that have passed smoke-free <br /> parks and beach legislation. <br /> <br /> <br /> Mahalo, for allowing me to testify before you here today, and a second mahalo for doing the right <br /> <br /> thing and setting an example for the other County's to follow. <br /> <br /> <br /> Respectfully, <br /> <br /> <br /> V)" M a T~_ <br /> Deborah Zysman, MPH <br /> Executive Director <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 1500 S. Beretania Street, Ste. 309 • Honolulu, 111 96826 • (808) 946-6851 phone • (808) 946-6197 fax <br />