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<br />WilOkabe <br />Managing Director <br />Harry Kim <br />Mayor <br />Barbara J. Kossow <br />Deputy Managing Director <br />25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 96720 (808) 961-8211 Fax (808) 961-6553 <br />KONA: 74-5044lole Hwy., Bldg C Kailua-96740 <br />(808) 323-4444 Fax (808) 323-4440 <br />February 1, 2018 <br />Representative Matthew S. LoPresti, Chair <br />Committee on Veterans, Military, and International Affairs, and Culture and the Arts <br />, Room 429 <br />Honolulu, HI 96813 <br />Dear Chair LoPresti, and Committee Members: <br /> <br />Re: HB 1965 Relating to Veterans Treatment Court <br /> Hearing Date: 02/01/18 10:00 am; Conference Room 429 <br />I apologize for the lateness of this testimony, but I wanted to express my support <br />for HB 1965. <br />Although I have not been able to obtain success rates for the court, my police <br />commanders who have attended the graduation ceremony have all been impressed! <br />The program requires great commitment on the part of the participants, and the <br />veterans have earned the right to ask that the State do its part to keep the special court <br />operating. The reward -- saved lives, saved families, a healthier and safer community <br />will more than justify the investment. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Harry Kim <br />