Hawaii governor declares July as Toxic Injury Awareness and Education Month

Posted on Jul 27, 2010 by Susie Collins in Blog, MCS, Susie Collins

Hawaii proclaims July as Toxic Injury and Education Month; Multiple Chemical Sensitivity activists plan sign-waving event at state capitol for July 28.

Hawaii state flag.

MCS America reports Hawaii Proclaimed July 2010 Toxic Injury Awareness and Education Month. The proclamation was signed by Governor Linda Lingle and Lieutenant Governor James R. “Duke” Aiona, Jr, on July 22.

Thanks to the hard work of Sue Quimby and help of several others, Hawaii proclaimed July Toxic Injury Awareness and Education Month!

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is mentioned in the first line as being synonymous with Toxic Injury. This is the first time in 4 years anyone has been able to have a proclamation signed in Hawaii! Thank you Governor Lingle and Lieutenant Governor Aiona for addressing toxic injuries, such as MCS, in Hawaii!

A Hawaii Citizens Conference on toxics and MCS is planned for July 28th on the island of Oahu. There will be sign waving at the capitol building, plus speakers at Ala Moana park. Please join the festivities!

Students, Parents, Teachers – Please join us!

Let’s SIGN WAVE at the Hawaii State Capitol, Beretania Sidewalk

EVENT: Hawaii Citizens Conference

SUBJECT: Toxic Awareness And Education. Let’s Keep Hawaii Clean For All Generations!

DATE: Wednesday, July 28th, 10 am to 11 am

ACTIVITY: Picnic At Ala Moana Beach Park, Magic Island Starting At 11:30 Am, “Bring Your Own Bento/Plate Lunch.” Guest Speakers Are Scheduled – Q & A, Informational Flyers, And Community Service Certificates Will Be Handed Out.

SUPPORTED BY: Sierra Club, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, MCS Hawaii.

Contact: Sue at (808) 927-1019 for more information.

Thank you for your support!

Click here for full text of proclamation.

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7 Responses to “Hawaii governor declares July as Toxic Injury Awareness and Education Month”

  1. Lani

    27. Jul, 2010

    I wonder if this means that Roundup won’t be used along roadsides and in parks throughout the islands anymore…..
    just kidding.
    It is a big step forward. Thanks to all who worked hard for it.

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  2. Jeanne

    27. Jul, 2010

    Susie,

    This is awesome! I saw this story while you were away from home after the fire. I’m glad you saw it. :)

    Jeanne

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  3. Connie Rae

    28. Jul, 2010

    This is the first I have seen it…thanks for sharing Gratitude for all the hard work to you people in Hawaii!

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  4. Lourdes Salvador

    28. Jul, 2010

    Thank you Susie! This is so exciting for us! It’s our first proclamation since 2006!

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  5. Paul

    06. Aug, 2010

    Is this accurate? It is not posted on the Governor’s proclamation website.

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    • Susie Collins

      28. Aug, 2010

      Yes, it’s accurate, she signed it. We are researching why it’s not posted on Gov’s website with her other proclamations. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Susie

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  6. Lourdes Salvador

    28. Aug, 2010

    Not all proclamations are posted on the website. The confirmation number is 20100719-000195, from the Governor’s Office of Constituent Services. The contact person is Courtney Kunimura, Office of the Governor, Direct: 808-586-7256, or courtney.kunimura@hawaii.gov. A PDF copy of the proclamation may be found here: http://www.mcs-america.org/Hawaii2010TIMCS.pdf

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