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WHEREAS, the County of Ilawai'i ("the County") values the principles of peace, diplomacy, and civic discourse as fundamental pillars for fostering harmonious relationships and believes that dialogue, understanding, and cooperation are essential tools to build bridges and create a more inclusive and tolerant society among its residents and the global community; and WHEREAS, recognizing the interconnectedness of our world and the importance of collaboration in addressing shared challenges, and the inherent dignity and rights of individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, ethnicity, age, ability, or any other characteristic, the County is committed to actively promoting diplomacy and peaceful resolutions to conflicts and disputes with Aloha; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI'I that this body affirms its commitment to seek and promote peace, diplomacy, and civil discourse at the county level and to demonstrate globally the values of understanding, cooperation, and peaceful coexistence with Aloha. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County hereby recognizes and supports the United Nations' International Day for Disarmament and Non -Proliferation Awareness. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County encourages local educational institutions, community organizations, and citizens to join the County in observance of the United Nations' International Day for Disarmament and Non -Proliferation Awareness by participating in activities and initiatives that raise awareness and understanding of global disarmament issues and principles that contribute to the greater good of humanity with Aloha. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body supports and hereby urges the adoption of Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 13 by the Hawaii State Legislature. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the Honorable Joshua B. Green, M.D., Governor of the State of Hawaii; the Honorable Brian E. Schatz, United States Senator; the Honorable Mazie K. Hirano, United States Senator; the Honorable Edward Case, United States Representative; the Honorable Jill Tokuda, United States Representative; the Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi, President of the 2