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From: Allen, Lenard <Lenard.Allen@doh.hawaii.gov>
Sent: Monday, June 01, 2015 1:13 PM 5 JUN --2 Ali
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Bill 58: Community Park in HPP
Bill: 58
Communication: 328
Capital Improvement Project (CIP)
Community Park, Hawaiian Paradise Park
Dear Council Members,
I strongly support a "yes" vote for the release of CIP bond funds for a Community Park located in Hawaiian
Paradise Park. A walking park will allow a much needed safe -street environment to an area that has no
sidewalks and few paved roads for walking or biking.
The Hawaii Department of Health Physical. Activity and Nutrition Plan 2013-2020 states: Regular physical
activity is important to overall health and wellbeing. Among adults, physical activity can lower the risk of
premature death, chronic disease, some forms of cancer, falls and associated injuries, and depression. For
children and adolescents, physical activity can improve bone health, cardio -respiratory fitness and muscle
strength, and reduce body file and symptoms of depression.
As a resident and property owner in Hawaiian Paradise Park, which now numbers approximately 13,000
residents, a community park would help in improved personal longevity, one of the objectives of the Blue
Zone Project.
Thank you for your service to the people of Hawaii.
Respectfully,
Lenard Allen, MA
Public Health Educator
Chronic Disease Prevention Management Branch/SNAP-ED
Hawaii District Health Office
State of Hawaii, Department of Health
P.O. Box 916
Hilo, Hawaii 96721-0916
Phone: 808-933-0911
FAX: 808-974-6000
lenard.allen@doh.hawaii.gov
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