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COUNTY CLERK
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Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113
2013 SEP --3 AM 8: 55
I oppose Bills ( ot\ and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in
Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best
papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our
papaya industry.
Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops
to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy
top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the
bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus
industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will
stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced
horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii
County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has
access to GE technology?
The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is
unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the
American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science
is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques
of biotechnology is safe."
Please vote against Bill i o c: and Bill 113
Name: Dale Nakayama
Occupation: AR & AP Coordinator
City where I live: Keaau (Puna District)
Additional Comments:
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Through my personal experience, my sister(Velma) had cancer(bone) &spread to her brain. She
was given only about 1 year to live. She lasted about 6 years longer(died in 10/07) by eating the
rainbow papayas that I personally delivered to her weekly . She mentioned that the rainbow papayas
gave her the strength & nutrients to carry on while going for her treatments. Also she shared with her
mother-in-law, some of the rainbow papayas which she enjoyed eating. After Velma passed away, I
continued to drop off the rainbow papayas for her mother in law who enjoyed eating & just recently
passed at age of 90 years old.
Also, through my working experience (22 years) with papaya industry in the office, I have never
heard of anybody getting sick or died from eating rainbow papayas. Also it is reasonable in price &
readily available locally. Your bills will destroy the papaya industry and eventually effect the farmers,
papaya workers, stores, farmers' market, trucking, airlines, shipping, etc financially which we are
currently supporting.
Dale Nakayama's additional comments —Testimony Against Bills 109 & 113
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Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113
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2013 SEP -3 Al! & 55
I oppose Bills 1 Cgand 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in
Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best
papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our
papaya industry.
Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops
to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy
top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the
bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus
industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will
stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced
horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii
County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has
access to GE technology?
The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is
unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the
American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science
is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques
of biotechnology is safe."
Please vote against Bill 10? and Bill 113
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Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 i� t�`!:' 1#
2013 SEP -3 All 8: 55
I oppose Bills 10 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in
Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best
papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our
papaya industry.
Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops
to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy
top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the
bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus
industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will
stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced
horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii
County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has
access to GE technology?
The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is
unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the
American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science
is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques
of biotechnology is safe."
Please vote against Bill 1 C9 and Bill 113
Name: C t1C ko pct r
Occupation: t Sj y 1 �0 Me C ,het- b Mctr'aCr.
City where I live: i41 ICS
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Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 r�! r ' ii
29r3 SEP -3 AM 8 55
I oppose Bills 1 v'1and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in
Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best
papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our
papaya industry.
Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops
to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy
top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the
bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus
industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will
stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced
horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii
County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has
access to GE technology?
The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is
unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the
American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science
is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques
of biotechnology is safe."
Please vote against Bill ID's/and I Bill 113
Name: P/i#L > l 4"-
Occupation: Pri / 'r p/ 1J 0)6/1( fi
City where I live: K /7 /l i
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Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113
2013 SEP -3 AM 8 55
I oppose Bills 1(Y and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in
Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best
papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our
papaya industry.
Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops
to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy
top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the
bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus
industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will
stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced
horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii
County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has
access to GE technology?
The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is
unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the
American Association for the Advancement of Science, The science
is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques
of biotechnology is safe."
Please vote against Bill 1Oej and Bill 113
Name: \Tecse_ uvlarc,. _ �
Occupation: Ce&te VO
City where I live: N,(+. _q eo
Additional Comments:
COU'N'TY CLERK
Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113
2813 SEP -3 Ali 8: 55
I oppose Bills 101 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in
Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best
papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our
papaya industry.
Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops
to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy
top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the
bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus
industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will
stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced
horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii
County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has
access to GE technology?
The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is
unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the
American Association for the Advancement of Science, The science
is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques
of biotechnology is safe."
Please vote - .ainst Bill /07 and Bill 113
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City where I live: AIL
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COUNTY CLERK
Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 ' '` '
2013 SEP -3 AN 8: 55
I oppose Bills 101 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in
Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best
papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our
papaya industry.
Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops
to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy
top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the
bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus
industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will
stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced
horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii
County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has
access to GE technology?
The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is
unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the
American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science
is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques
of biotechnology is safe."
Please vote against Bill (01 and Bill 113
Name:
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City where I live:
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COUNTY CLERK
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Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113
2013 SEP -3 AM 8: 55
I oppose Bills 7c cand 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in
Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best
papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our
papaya industry.
Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops
to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy
top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the
bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus
industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will
stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced
horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii
County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has
access to GE technology?
The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is
unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the
American Association for the Advancement of Science, The science
is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques
of biotechnology is safe."
Please vote against Bill 1O/ and Bill 113
Name +"/'G U 72'1(
Occupation:
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City where I live: Weer-ei
Additional Comments:
COUNTY CLERK
Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113
2013 SEP -3 Aii 8+ 56
I oppose Bills 101 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in
Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best
papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our
papaya industry.
Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops
to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy
top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the
bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus
industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will
stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced
horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii
County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has
access to GE technology?
The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is
unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the
American Association for the Advancement of Science, The science
is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques
of biotechnology is safe."
Please vote against Bill 101 and Bill 113
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City where I live: ' ' � -
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COUNTY CLERK
Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 CO1 r .R'411
2013 SEP -3 Ati 8 56
I oppose Bills I °sand 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in
Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best
papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our
papaya industry.
Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops
to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy
top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the
bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus
industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will
stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced
horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii
County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has
access to GE technology?
The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is
unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the
American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science
is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques
of biotechnology is safe."
Please vote against Bill /p'and Bill 113
Name: � i 14-6W --VVt.t"
Occupation: kkauDai City where I live: t [r, ,
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Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 cntwT" ''" '` ; , All
2013 SEP -3 At! 8: 56
I oppose Bills 1.1 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in
Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best
papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our
papaya industry.
Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops
to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy
top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the
bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus
industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will
stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced
horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii
County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has
access to GE technology?
The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is
unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the
American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science
is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques
of biotechnology is safe."
Please vote against Bill I Gcjand Bill 113
Name: x:0
Occupation: O �Q- ?-�-
City where I live: Vow , t+
Additional Comments:
COUNTY CLERK
Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 C�,l�a.E;
2013 SEP -3 AM 8: 56
I oppose Bills] 69 and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in
Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing the best
papaya on the planet, harm our markets, and eventually destroy our
papaya industry.
Hawaii's farmers and ranchers may need virus resistant GMO crops
to protect Hawaii from the next papaya virus strain, banana bunchy
top virus, tomato spotted wilt and other vegetable viruses, or the
bacterial citrus greening disease that is destroying the Florida citrus
industry and may soon come to Hawaii. Furthermore, this bill will
stop development of GMO ornamental and floral crops with enhanced
horticultural or disease resistant characteristics. How will Hawaii
County farmers and ranchers compete when everyone but us has
access to GE technology?
The consensus of independent scientific organizations worldwide is
unanimous and can be summed up by this statement from the
American Association for the Advancement of Science, " The science
is quite clear: crop improvement by the modern molecular techniques
of biotechnology is safe."
Please vote against Bill /6? and Bill 113
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City where I live: D r
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