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From: Mark Kijima [kgma1956 @gmail.com] r+{ Iie�T'.� �
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Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 9:59 AM 2 13 SEP -- ' 12: 09
To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: Hearing on Hawaii County Bill 109 and Bi11113
I apologize if I have sent duplicate testimony through the County of Hawaii website.
Committee on Human Services, Social Services & Public Safety
Committee on Economic Development & Mass Transit
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 1:30 pm
Bill 109 Related to the Restriction of Genetically Modified Organisms
Bill 113 Related to Genetically Engineered Crops and Plants
Position: Opposed to Bill 109 and Bill 113
Committee Chair Ford, Committee Vice Chair Wille and members of the Hawaii County Council,
My name is Mark Kijima from Maui County. I am providing testimony in opposition to Bill 109 and
Bill 113.
I find it incredible that in the midst of one of the most astounding examples in the WORLD of how a
genetically engineered crop has literally saved an industry and in an area whose economy is so
dependent on the success of its agronomic base that you can even consider such shortsighted legislation.
Even as you accept this testimony, there are other crops in your county that are currently being ravaged
by insects and disease that could possibly be helped with a long-term solution by this very technology
yet you choose to reject it.
Unbelievable.
I would like to state that I oppose this bill because of the many .negative consequences this bill would
have especially for Big Island farmers, but also agriculture researchers, consumers, the future of ALL
local farmers.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit tee simony in oppositic i to Bill 109 and Bill 113.
Mark H. Kijima
241 Puanani Place p
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Kula, Hawaii 96790-8487 !�/pSM TG —
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