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<br />COUNTY OF HAWAVI °_ STATE OF HAWAIJ
<br />,rF OF
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 449
<br />A RESOLUTION DEMONSTRATING THE ALOHA SPIRIT AND FOSTERING
<br />PEACE, DIPLOMACY, AND UNITY WITHIN THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I, THE
<br />STATE OF HAWAI`I, AND BEYOND.
<br />WHEREAS, March 5th is the United Nations' International Day for Disarmament and
<br />Non -Proliferation Awareness; and
<br />WHEREAS, Resolution 77/51, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on
<br />December 7th, 2022, emphasizes the urgent need to increase education around disarmament and
<br />non-proliferation, recognizes the significant role of governments, intergovernmental
<br />organizations, civil society, academia, and the media in educating the public about how
<br />disarmament efforts can provide peace and security for all the world's people; and
<br />WHEREAS, in the words of the late Aunty Pilahi Paki, a beloved Native Hawaiian poet,
<br />philosopher, linguist, educator, songwriter, author, and spiritual guide, "the world will turn to
<br />Hawaii as they search for world peace because Hawaii has the key; and that key is ALOHA";
<br />and
<br />WHEREAS, section 5-7.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, states that the Aloha Spirit "was
<br />presented as a gift to the people of Hawaii", and further characterizes Aloha as mutual regard.
<br />and affection and the belief that each person is important to our collective existence; and
<br />WHEREAS, the County of Hawaii ("the County") values the principles of peace,
<br />diplomacy, and civic discourse as fundamental pillars for fostering harmonious relationships and
<br />believes that dialogue, understanding, and cooperation are essential tools to build bridges and
<br />create a more inclusive and tolerant society among its residents and the global community; and
<br />WHEREAS, recognizing the interconnectedness of our world and the importance of
<br />collaboration in addressing shared challenges, and the inherent dignity and rights of individuals,
<br />regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, ethnicity, age, ability, or any other characteristic,
<br />the County is committed to actively promoting diplomacy and peaceful resolutions to conflicts
<br />and disputes with Aloha; now, therefore,
<br />BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I that this
<br />body affirms its commitment to seek and promote peace, diplomacy, and civil discourse at the
<br />county level and to demonstrate globally the values of understanding, cooperation, and peaceful
<br />coexistence with Aloha.
<br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County hereby recognizes and supports the
<br />United Nations' International Day for Disarmament and Non -Proliferation Awareness.
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