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•/.4-kiS., <br /> .\, <br /> Will Okabe <br /> Managing Director..• .S"`",-., 14 ', <br /> 1 • ,,:' -. ., <br /> Harry Kim (*i4‘- "....:-. 1•*!, <br /> Mayor -. -1, <br /> . . . . . <br /> Barbara J.Kossow <br /> Deputy Managing Director <br /> : <br /> .'.. i.;;.-.i.i..i.t.t .s.,.: <br /> a ountv oribitini`i <br /> c• <br /> Mffire afthe cillagur <br /> 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2603 • Hilo,Hawai`i 96720 • (808)961-8211 • Fax(808)961-6553 <br /> KONA: 74-5044 Me Keohokalole Hwy.,Bldg.C • Kailua-Kona,Hawai`i 96740 <br /> (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br /> March 28, 2017 <br /> Rep. Sylvia Luke, Chair <br /> Committee on Finance <br /> Hawai'i State Capitol <br /> Honolulu, HI 96813 <br /> Dear Chair Luke and Committee 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 and provide an appropriate effective date. <br /> Resiectfully submitted, <br /> . \ <br /> Harry Kim <br /> Mayor <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />