HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0271.641 2012-2014 COUNTY CLERK
COUNTY OF RAwAI'
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Good morning everyone,my name is Kris Sumaoang and I am the daughter of afIi
farmer. I am here today in front of you all to give my testimony on Bill 79.As I stated
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earlier, I am the daughter of a s apaya farmer.My dad has been a farmer smce before I n�1 owl
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the production of crops. With the introduction of GMO's,we are able to combat and I/ i �tO S
contain the virus. There are many pro's towards GMO's such as improved resistance to
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Our farm is our main sources of income. I am heading into my last semester of \ "� ®'t
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college.I give thanks to my parents each day for putting me through school and for
paying not only my tuition, but also paying for my older sister's tuition out of their own
pocket as well. They will also have to support my younger sister's education, as she is
going off to college in August.
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You know, it's really hard seeing your parent's go through this To see their years � 'I4.
of hard work boil down to this is very heart wrenching,even for a 20 year old like me. ' �� S
Papayas are a huge source of the income for not only my family,but for a lot of farmer tX4rilf f lJ , '
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families as well. It has put a roof over my head and food on the table every day. I am MT !
tO scared that this bill is putting a huge target on farms, and I don't want that to happen. I
4)(,-a hope every thing goes well, and I only hope for the best.
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Thank you.Have a great day.
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Ref. Date JUL 0 2 2013