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Harry Kim <br />Mayor <br />Countof Hzxivai <br />Wil Okabe <br />Alanaging Director <br />Barbara J. Kossow <br />Deputy Alanaging Director <br />®fi cr of ti agar <br />25 Aupuni Street. Suite 2603 • WO,, Hewell 96720 • (808) 9618211 • Fax (808) 961-6553 <br />KONA 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kallua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 <br />(808)323-4444 • Fax (808) 323-4440 <br />February 5, 2018 <br />Representative Roy M. Takumi, Chair <br />Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce <br />Hawaii State Capitol, Room 329 <br />Honolulu, HI 96813 <br />Dear Chair Takumi and Committee Members: <br />Re: HB 1778, HD1 Relating to Workers' Compensation for Firefighters <br />Hearing Date: 02/07/18 — 2:00 pm; Conference Room 329 <br />As a Mayor, and as a father of a firefighter, I wish to join my Fire Chief and the <br />State Fire Council in expressing my support for HB 1778, HD1. <br />Improving access for firefighters to comprehensive medical benefits upon a <br />diagnosis of cancer is clearly the right thing to do and I hope that Hawai'i will join other <br />progressive states which have recognized the extraordinary risks faced by these brave <br />men and women on a daily basis. <br />I urge you to approve HB 1778 with as early an effective date as possible. <br />Repectfuily submitted, <br />Harry Ki <br />Mayor, County of Hawai'i <br />County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer, <br />