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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0385.007 2012-2014 COW4TY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 6,11 2013 SEP -3 AR ll: 27 I oppose Bills 1 O1 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 Name: El Ko. AISAI<CH6 Occupation: pa M PAYA City where I live: 6 -51 gGA g�� s� • Additional Comments: ` Comm. No o ' 7 Ref. To: V M Ref. Date 3' 0 4 20 COUP TY CL ER 11 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 M% 11 27 I oppose Bills 1 eland 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 "dot and Bill 113 r--E�u 6 i,t` 1 Imo' Name: r LA 1;t71)(2 Occupation: City where I live: Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 AN 11: 27 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 1t1 and Bill 113 Name: MociesZa /4 /60i.6-7 v Occupation: arr-ne--h /I-A-eopQE-R__ City where I live: Ue-°` 714 96-7''�5 Additional Comments: GOUTY CLERK c pxT 14 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 Ali 11: 28 I oppose Bills 1N 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: 144DV KAAi, /ft tvl,b Occupation: -.Pcte,ge, ✓' City where I live: Ke, Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 CAE q$-r ~~ ,, ,!! 11 2013 SEP -3 Ali II: 28 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 10I and Bill 11 Name: l� a�V A4-'r -3 �Yt- Occupation: City where I live: Additional Comments: CW`TY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 ' 4 rk' A\4!,\11 2013 SEP -3 A!4 I1= 28 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 to and Bill 113 Name:9cc11c L 1n■ Occupation Occupation:-VAcke,r City where I live:NO)1-1\ Additional Comments: COWITY CLERK C O O is r_r y f"5 u Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 Mill: 28 I oppose Bills 11 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 161 and Bill 113 f Name: c J3 r?, l�v� m Occupation: � City where I live: Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK cntt ;- F ° = vAil Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 Ati II: 28 I oppose Bills 1 Q 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 Name: G (Tna) O V`� Occupation: (ft fard / I� // v' City where I live: '"'w Additional Comments: COU:1 1 1 CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 G _. 2013 SEP -3 AM II: 28 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 1b9 and Bill 113 Name: Occupation: ph4.N7- uVO, City where I live:p A H M,4 r ? �� r y -7-7 Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK e r r- kfA1I Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 All I l: 28 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 Name: : r Q 62"2/1 ,5 Occupation: l City where I live: / - -a .4- Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 AM 11= 28 I oppose Bills 10gand 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 Oland Bill 113 Name: fU(ArUM C+CG I.-1 DAeosA.4 Occupation: CA 'D, TOtelitil9 City where I live: 'A-L-k OA �1 qv. -g Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 COI4'- 2013 SEP -3 AM 1f= 28 I oppose Bills 1 el 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 Name: ,07u-r r Occupation: - �-✓ T' 2?ei - City where I live: it-044114 Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 C "" !-1 An11 2013 SEP -3 AN II: 28. I oppose Bills 191. 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 161 and Bill 113 —y�, .did . ?-a, Name: �, d� Occupation: City where I live: Comments: COUNTY CLERK( CO1 JTY :, . !'t Ail Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 All II: 28 I oppose Bills 1O 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 1O and Bill 113 Name: 1_ 12-01 Occupation: I � -w-.z+,.- - � .e y-�� c� 1�t�-P. CX kCv 0 City where I live: .ftck• Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 C ' E 2013 SEP -3 AN II: 28 I oppose Bills 1 hand 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 Name: RO L 1) TO Occupation:PA City where I live: Re-A fk LA Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 Cl r'-n? 2013 SEP -3 AM II: 28 I oppose Bills 16/ 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 1M and Bill 113 Name:j4 -- Occupation: City where I live: teethk, Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 C! !SAT'' R�4,lA 11 1013 SEP -3 All 11: 28 I oppose Bills 1 :land 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 1O7 and Bill 113 Name: I—AO efeeP// Occupation: where I live: Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 7013 SEP -3 AM it: 29 I oppose Bills 1 pot 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 fti and Bill 113 Name: No rot, E -fah-I- 0 Occupation: p)p y /7 C 1< E City where I live: )<E4/ W , } Li/Pr / I y(0 7 (1,9 Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 P ► rAll 2013 SEP -3 AM ti: 29 I oppose Bills lel 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 Name: o / ra ; i) J gto e r s Occupation: 6_44_ J City where I live: ` C-v Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 Crt'''T�.. ' 411 2013 SEP -3 All 11: 29 I oppose Bills 16and 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 161 and Bill 113 Name �c: Ai C(' CiC c o Occupation: C G-d tf\ --"t � r City where I live: `1 a I �r`t/ Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 UM"' ' " 1WA,II 2013 SEP -3 All I!: 29 I oppose Bills 1 0/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 Bil fO' and Bill 113 Name: 4p 'j U. GouiEu Occupation: ?APAIA PRceP City where I live: j Additional Comments: CrCO COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 W411 2013 SEP -3 411 II: 29 I oppose Bills`Of 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 Oq and Bill 113 Name: j os e plt Go6i(# Occupation: City where I live: Jux_a-- Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK C01Ina1 ,, fK°- w Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 AN 11: 29 I oppose Bills 1tland 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(01) and Bill 113 Name: / %A/C/5 9/Z/� Occupation: �� / /i4/J City where I live: Additional Comments: COU11TY CL CRK i1 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 coot aF 2013 SEP -3 Ai fl: 29 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 1 el and Bill 113 Name: 13ET JND - J pJ Occu ation: flayd- kc/Otami 2U0� p ��� City where I live: /bait) ,o1A1 '96 7(1/ Additional Comments: COUHTY.CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 1130` 1i3SEg "3 M'111� 29 I oppose Bills 1 Of 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 t 01 and Bill 113 Name: 1 «.hn,w�t \Ai . 4p ( Srz . Occupation: (fir where I live: k c,t 4Cts.k. ��T� Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 C T:- °f M1 2013 SEP -3 Ali II 29 I oppose Bills log 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 1r' and Bill 113 Name: T L �� Occupation: qc_..1-21 City where I live: _ 4-h Additional Comments: COWITY CLE !i Testimony Against Bills 109 and 11'1-111 �y{ 2013 SP -3 Mi 11: 29 I oppose Bills land 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 1O1and Bill 113 Name: 6Lcb01/ ' 3/11 Occupy 'on: City where I live: q Additional Comments COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 �'t, ' 2013 SEP -3 AM F1 29 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 ^(WI and Bill 113 Name: Occupation: — City where I live: 1< Gtl/l, Additional Comments: ' TY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 an i �� t �� ll 2U13 SEP -3 Mi Et= 29 I oppose Bills 1 Qefand 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 I6 9 and Bill 113 Name:j sbo Marhn Occupation: ilzacitij, lave) City where I live:( ) i& roe, taint' Road Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERKpy Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 AN II: 29 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 /61 and Bill 113 Name: rd6-7*..,' AA_ 1 Occupation:Als City where I live: / �d Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK on,1.11-/ Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 1013SEP -3 Ali II: 29 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 101 and Bill 113 Name: N 4 0- l w v U 1 l�`) Occupation: T C( at 14(q City where I live: f d Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 Cn w ` '4`\'1411 200 SEP -3 Ali fl: 29 I oppose Bills 104 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 /di and Bill 113 Name: f.J,111 ,z-AL rael' City where I live: �� ) Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 col 1013 SEP -3 Ali ll: 29 I oppose Bills 161 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 10 and Bill 113 Name: \‘-o Occupation: 1���� City where I live: ���k.) Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 AN 11: 29 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 1m1 and Bill 113 Name: iOr Pact1t °c Occupation: ii pa ya pazir-er City where I live: fi O�( b (0 7" Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113Cn P s P n Ali 2013 SEP -3 AM t! 29 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 le 1 and Bill 113 Name: au+4� Occupation: -1-c ?\--rne+'r�- ece City where I live: '`0 Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 co'I a-s-,, 2013 SEP -3 AM II: 30 I oppose Bills (061 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(cl and Bill 113 Name: D( 4,4 v . ' . t O / vt l Occupation: F (7P-re la City where I live: 1 o Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 CO f!MTV ' TWA ll 2013 SEP -3 Ali H: 30 I oppose Bills 1 Oct 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 10q and Bill 113 Name: 6TH t L/A ) j., ft/iS/J Occupation: PA PA y ph Lk ER City where I live: /C E,4u , 1i74kM/f 9‘ 7'9 Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 1"- i- u 'NA II 2013 SEP -3 AN II: 30 I oppose Bills 109 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 el and Bill 113 Name: 6, L_Dpoet-NNE id,U (C_ U E5 Occupation:{A?Pm A- Q E I� City where I live: E t 1 L-V t f k Pt I ( � �� �� � N��ST �' t� Ll Additional Comments: T KEE-Ps FoOb i N 14 DOGE To C E j ��M1Ly - oBs p\ oe-tbt s� q��� Est t4P"A). 1;"" ) AL5D --P/WA Pt- ft. `t) Tf �QvIT- �b E.\J E c � No O)A-E- 1-1A5 L'JEl2 &EN if i'Lt(0 TieDbuL-rs ) NB t "-- l f a 4- cd ( L - 1 u t'N. Ll Es , e,N l5 SO ON C/ t-Ca r�^N OE- � � TO � � ► o TH -pe L E L\�-a . _ COUNTY CLERK ol 119 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 cr--< t= tAf1 2013 SEP -3 AM ft: 30 I oppose Bills 101and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County wil 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 Name: g 5r e Occupation: Zd--e-aricfi City where I 72,2.02_,,,m_t_ Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 mu,TV " "l II 2013 SEP -3 API II: 30 I oppose Bills 1 Vgand 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 F'1 and Bill 113 Name:6pu TA9DO C� Occupation: PLA tT VU v iZL6t2 City where I live: VT. \-4( r✓0 Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 AEI III 30 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 Name: �GVALA.f r∎G.- U.(61> Occupation: =(,fie-( City where I live: pctkoR., Additional Comments: • COUtHTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 11'3 2013SEP -3 Mi II: 30 I oppose Bills 1 'O' 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 m9and Bill 113 Name: Occupation: p City where I live: cky / ; 7.6 5`.. Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 Col 5,T" " `A11 2Q13 SEP -3 AN 11: 30 I oppose Bills wei 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 109 and Bill 113 Name: '-c-c-n c Q vn Occupation: pc„rek_j ,L e-r City where I live: t-A Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK 44 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 11031'"" ' ' N 2043 SEP -3 A!j %t: 30 I oppose Bills loci and 113 because any anti-GMO legislation in Hawaii County will taint Hawaii's reputation for producing_ he 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 1001 and Bill 113 Name: nt ( (o -- Occupation: 'or' 1 i ''�- `� rivtr' City where I live: fo Additional Comments: COLITYCLERAll Testimony Against Bills 109 and i 2013 SEP -3 Ni Il: 30 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 1 ©i and Bill 113 Name: 14 , Occupation: rk City where I live: Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 Ulf''i` ' u '''‘'''All 2013 SEP -3 AM fl: 30 I oppose Bills 1t9 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 111 and Bill 113 Name: _r . Occupation: (--) (a-L' 0 C-7 ir.Z_ cam-,--,3-e- --S City where I live: -/ _ _> Additional Comments: COUNTY CLERK c•_• L WAI1 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 2013 SEP -3 AM II: 31 I oppose Bills 10't 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 Viand Bill 113 Name: tilv 114NA Occupation: u k t ` 4,9 tJ Y lCl/K l City where I live: 1 t l Additional Comments: COUNTY CL R X11 Testimony Against Bills 109 and 113 C- 2013 SEP -311t: 3 1 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 10'and Bill 113 27a----,..acCik C11> `� VI 9'1' r‘'VI" t) Occupation: Y'-r (t'� y -' --" City where I live: / ee flcwc ' (` 9 1 Additional Comments: