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...... <br /> Wil Okabe <br /> • . A leo' Managing Director <br /> \\r'' <br /> Harry Kim :* <br /> . . , <br /> Mayor • • _ ; • Barbara J.Kossow <br /> Deputy Managing Director <br /> '• * *AO. <br /> ••,.. - <br /> Count of Paiinn <br /> (Office of file Alituar <br /> 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2603 • Hilo,Hawaii 96720 • (808)961-8211 • Fax(808)961-6553 <br /> KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy.,Bldg.C • Kailua-Kona,Hawai`i 96740 <br /> (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br /> February 23, 2017 <br /> Senator Rosalyn Baker <br /> Commerce, Consumer Protection and <br /> Health <br /> Senator Jill Tokuda <br /> Ways and Means <br /> Hawaii State Capitol <br /> Honolulu, HI 96813 <br /> Dear Chairs Baker and Tokuda, and members: <br /> RE: SB 272, SD1 <br /> SB 272, SD1 says that rat lungworm disease has stricken over 70 people in the <br /> State, claiming lives and causing grave disabilities. While primarily affecting the Big <br /> Island, it has now been identified on Maui as well. <br /> Although the disease is not well known, it has devastating effects on its victims. <br /> One can only hope that we can get a handle on this disease before it destroys more <br /> lives. <br /> Fortunately, our University is willing and able to assist with research and <br /> education, but substantial funding is needed to support its efforts. We certainly believe <br /> that such an investment of state dollars is warranted. <br /> Please approve funding for SB 272, SD1. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Harry Kim <br /> Mayor <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />