HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 1210.033 2004-2006
TO: HAWAI'I COUNTY COUNCIL
RE: TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF BILL 365
Relating to Smoking In Certain Places In The County of Hawai'i
Committee Hearing December 20, 2006
December 18, 2006
My name is Darlene E. Martin, PhD. I am a resident of Kailua-Kona and I strongly
support Bill 365, which would prohibit smoking at Kahalu'u Beach Park.
The Council is commended for addressing this important issue of having a
cleaner beach park to enjoy. Each effort taken and each policy created to
maintain the pristine quality of our natural environment benefits us all, residents
and visitors alike, for generations to come.
In addition to the prevention of illnesses caused by second-hand smoke for fellow
beach-goers, I believe that this bill will deter careless smokers from treating the
sands of Kahalu'u Beach Park-the sands in which we lie, sit, and walk on-as if
it is a huge ashtray.
I strongly encourage the Council to pass this ordinance. Please accept this as
written testimony in support of this bill.
Sincerely,
Darlene E. Martin, PhD
75-281 Aloha Kona Drive
Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i 96740
Cell: 808-895-7062
Comm. No.-12.10.333
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