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• •- p' , Wil Okabe <br /> ^ \,,�'+{� '• Managing Director <br /> Kim 'N; ' ��'•' <br /> Mayor - -`� <br /> Barbara J.Kossow <br /> Deputy Managing Director P <br /> •OI' • <br /> M� <br /> County of!rt iatt`t <br /> Ware oftip 4 ttgor <br /> 25 Aupunm Street,Suite 2603 • lido,Hawaii 96720 • (808)961-8211 • Fax(808)961-6553 <br /> KONA. 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy,Bldg.C • Kailua-Kona,Hawaii 96740 <br /> (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br /> March 20, 2017 <br /> Rep. Angus L.K. McKelvey, Chair <br /> Committee on Higher Education <br /> Hawai'i State Capitol <br /> Honolulu, HI 96813 <br /> Dear Chair McKelvey and Members: <br /> RE: SB 272 SD 2 HD 1 <br /> Relating to Rat Lungworm Disease <br /> SB 272, SD2, HD1 says that rat lungworm disease has stricken more than 70 <br /> people in the State, claiming lives and causing grave disabilities. While primarily <br /> affecting the Big Island, it has now been identified on Maui as well. <br /> Although the disease is not well known, it has devastating effects on its victims. <br /> One can only hope that we can get a handle on this disease before it destroys more <br /> lives. <br /> Fortunately, our University is willing and able to assist with research and <br /> education, but substantial funding is needed to support its efforts. We certainly believe <br /> that such an investment of state dollars is warranted. <br /> Please approve funding for SB 272, SD2, HD1. <br /> Res tfully submitted, <br /> i(j\--Lr <br /> Harry Kim <br /> Mayor <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer <br />