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Wally Lau
73-1251 Kaiminani Dr
Ka!lua-Kona HI 96740
(808)895-4845
wallylaul@gmail.com
Wally Lau
Monday, September 1, 2025 S:53 PM
Council Testimony
Subject: Testimony in Strong Support of Bill No. 71
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Chair Inaba, Vice Chair Inishi and members of the Hawaii County Council Sent from my iPhone
Aloha Mai Kakou,
My name is Wally Lau, resident of Kona and I am in full support of Bill 71.
As a member of the Hawaii Island Fentanyl Task we have been educating our residents of the op!oid epidemic on our
island and in their community. When the Task Force stared in 2022, CDC reported 19 deaths due to OD. For the year
ending 2024 that number has risen to 53. More work must be done!
One proven way is the distribution of Naloxone to the public, business(private/public) community organizations, clubs,
faith base etc.
Bill 71 requiring establishments serving liquor to have Naloxone readily available and personnel trained how to
administer it, will save a person life.
My sincere appreciation to Councilman Hustice, who helped the Task Force distribute Naloxone in Waikoloa and Waimea,
and Chair Inaba for champing Bill 71.
Malama Pono
Wally Lau
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