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From: Council Testimony (counciltestimony@co_hawaiihi.us)
To: hawaiicountycouncil@yahoo.com
Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 8:04:16 AM
Subject: FW: TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF BILL 224
-----Original Message-----
From: Deborah WArd [mailto:dward-(~haxNiaii.edu]
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 4:41 PM
To: counciltestiinon c.co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF BILL 224
Hawai?i County Council
Relating To Prohibition of Smoking in Certain Places
Council hearing: March 12, 2008
I am offering testimony in strong support of Bill 224, which would prohibit
using tobacco products at all Hawai'i County parks and beaches.
I conduct a beach clean-up once a month at an assortment of beaches around
the Big Island, and I find the number of butts in the parks horrifying. I
know that once these are washed into the sea, they are killing our marine
life, and I see little children picking them up as playthings. This is gross
and unhealthy for everyone.
My family and 1 use Big Island parks regularly and it is hard not to notice
the amount of tobacco litter, mostly cigarettes butts. All our children and
families deserve a clean and healthy place to enjoy outdoor activities, and
the turtles, dolphins, and fish deserve the same.
I again strongly urge the Council to vote yes to pass Bill 224 in its
current form. It is the responsibility of local governments to protect the
health and well being of its citizens.
Sincerely, Deb
Deborah J. WArd
P.O.Box 918
POB 918
Kurtistown, 11196760
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