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STATE OF HAWAPI
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
HAWAII DISTRICT
PO BOX 4160
May 1, 2003 Hr_o. HAwAri es-rzo-olso
Committee Chair, Fred C. Holschuh, MD & Committee Members
Human Services 8~ Economic Development Committee
Wawaii County Council
25 Aupuni St.
Hilo, HI 96720
My name is Valerie Takata and I strongly support Bill 260 which relates to smoke firee
indoor workplace. I support this bill because it fosters a healthy and safe environr:lent
free of contaminants and pollutants. AS part of health education, it is critical for people
to realize the dangers of smoking. In addition, it is important for people to unders :artid
the effects and affects secondary smoke has on people within a confined area.
Statisticaly, many of the people of Hawaii are suffering from respiratory disease u~~
as asthma, and other health related diseases such as cancer. Let us not add tc ttu'Is
problem in our island paradise. let us make a positive drfference and support h,:alth
education by setting standards for a healthy and clean environmentt.
I humbly ask that the County Council really consider and support passing of Bill 26G.
Sincerely, ~
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Valerie Takata
Complex Area Superintendent
Hilo/LaupahoehoeNVaiakea Complex
cc: Donna Chambers, American Cancer Society
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