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<br /> (3) apologizes to Native Hawaiians on behalf of the people of the United <br /> <br /> States for the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii on January 17,1893 with <br /> <br /> the participation of agents and citizens of the United States, and the <br /> <br /> deprivation of the rights of Native Hawaiians to self-determination; <br /> (4) expresses its commitment to acknowledge the ramifications of the <br /> overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii, in order to provide a proper <br /> foundation for reconciliation between the United States and the Native <br /> Hawaiian people; and <br /> (5) urges the President of the United States to also acknowledge the <br /> ramifications of the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii and to support <br /> reconciliation efforts between the United States and the Native Hawaiian <br /> people. <br /> SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. <br /> As used in this Joint Resolution, the term "Native Hawaiians" means any <br /> individual who is a descendent of the aboriginal people who, prior to 1778, <br /> occupied and exercised sovereignty in the area that now constitutes the State <br /> of Hawaii. <br /> SEC. 3. DISCLAIMER. <br /> Nothing in this Joint Resolution is intended to serve as a settlement of any <br /> claims against the United States. <br /> Approved November 23, 1993 <br /> LEGISLATIVE HISTORY - S.J. Res. 19: <br /> SENATE REPORTS: No. 103-125 (Select Comm. on Indian Affairs) <br /> CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vo1.139 (1993): <br /> Oct. 27, considered and passed Senate. <br /> Nov. 15, considered and passed House. <br /> "...the logical consequences of this resolution would be independence." <br /> - Senator Slade Gorton, US Senate Congressional Record <br /> Wednesday, October 27, 1993, 103rd Cong.1st Sess. <br /> <br />