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Murashige, Laura
From: Mary Traynor [mary@akamaipromotions.net]
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Subject: Please Support GMO Labeling Resolution, HSAC Communication 480
Dear Council Members,
I am writing to express my support of the GMO Labeling Resolution, HSAC Communication 480.
I stand in strong support of the GMO Labeling Resolution, and believe that Hawaii consumers deserve
transparency in food labeling. Hawaii consumers deserve the right to know if GMOs are in our
food /food products because the public deserves the right to make educated choices about the food /food
products they purchase.
Both Maui County & Kaui County have voted in favor of the GMO Labeling Resolution. I strongly
urge Hawaii & Oahu council members to do the same.
In addition to supporting the GMO Labeling Resolution, Maui County has begun to address valid
concerns on GMO agriculture by adopting countywide policy plans that include:
- maintaining the genetic integrity of existing food crops
- encouraging healthy & organic farm practices that contribute to land health & regeneration
- encouraging methods of monitoring and controlling genetically modified crops to prevent adverse
effects
- publicly identifying, with signage & other means, the field locations of all genetically modified crops
- creating agricultural parks in areas distant from genetically modified crops
Thank you for supporting GMO Labeling Resolution, HSAC Communication 480.
Sincerely,
Mary Traynor
Hawaii Voter & Concerned Citizen
Mary Traynor
Akamai Promotions
www.AkamaiPromotions.net
(808) 876 -1012
12/7/2011
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