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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I that <br /> October is hereby designated as Anti-Bullying Awareness Month in Hawai`i County, and the <br /> County encourages all residents, schools, businesses, and organizations to work together to <br /> create an atmosphere of zero tolerance for bullying. <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County of Hawai`i urges the following actions <br /> to address and prevent bullying: open discussions about bullying, role modeling respect, and <br /> creating safe spaces for youth to express concerns; workshops to teach empathy, conflict <br /> resolution, and communication skills; accessible mental health resources, peer support, and anti- <br /> bullying policies in schools; and digital literacy programs to help youth safely navigate online <br /> spaces. <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an"all hands-on deck" approach is necessary, <br /> calling for collaboration between schools, community organizations, mental health professionals, <br /> law enforcement, and policymakers to create a united front against bullying in all forms. <br /> BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this <br /> resolution to the Honorable Joshua B. Green, M.D., Governor of the State of Hawai`i; the <br /> Honorable Members of the Hawai`i State Legislature; the Honorable Mitchell D. Roth, Mayor of <br /> the County of Hawai`i; the Superintendent of the Hawai`i State Department of Education; the <br /> Hawai`i Island Complex Area Superintendents; the principals of all Hawai`i Island schools; and <br /> members of the Hawai`i County Youth Commission. <br /> Dated at Kona , Hawai`i,this 16thday of October , 20 24 . <br /> INTRODUCED BY: <br /> COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAI`I <br /> COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE <br /> County of Hawai`i AYES NOES ABS EX <br /> Hilo, Hawai`i EVANS X <br /> GALIMBA X <br /> I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by INABA X <br /> the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the KAGIWADA X <br /> County of Hawaii on October 16, 2024 <br /> KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X <br /> KIERKIEWICZ X <br /> ATTEST: KIMBALL X <br /> LEE LOY X <br /> VILLEGAS X <br /> 9 0 0 0 <br /> p . �� Reference: C-1095/Waived GOEAC <br /> Y CLERK IRPERSON&PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 666 24 <br /> 2 <br />