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COUNTY OF HAWAIJ STATE OF HAWAIJ
RESOLUTION NO. 4 4 9 ;L)4
(DRAFT 2)
A RESOLUTION DEMONSTRATING THE ALOHA SPIRIT AND FOSTERING
PEACE, DIPLOMACY, AND UNITY WITHIN THE COUNTY OF HAWAIJ, THE
STATE OF HAWAPI, AND BEYOND.
WHEREAS, March 5th is the United Nations' International Day for Disarmament and
Non -Proliferation Awareness; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 77/5 1, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on
December 7th, 2022, emphasizes the urgent need to increase education around disarmament and
non-proliferation, recognizes the significant role of governments, intergovernmental
organizations, civil society, academia, and the media in educating the public about how
disarmament efforts can provide peace and security for all the world's people; and
WHEREAS, between October 7, 2023 and February 29, 2024, armed violence has
claimed the lives of approximately 30,000 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis, and wounded tens of
thousands more, the vast majority of whom are civilians; and
WHEREAS, in response to this ongoing conflict in Gaza, Senate Concurrent Resolution
No. 13, recently introduced in the Hawaii State Senate, urges members of Hawai'i's
congressional delegation to support the Ceasefire in Gaza Resolution introduced by United States
Congresswoman Cori Bush; and
WHEREAS, in the words of the late Aunty Pilahi Paki, a beloved Native Hawaiian poet,
philosopher, linguist, educator, songwriter, author, and spiritual guide, "the world will turn to
Hawaii as they search for world peace because Hawaii has the key; and that key is ALOHA";
and
WHEREAS, section 5-7.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, states that the Aloha Spirit "was
presented as a gift to the people of Hawaii", and further characterizes Aloha as mutual regard
and affection and the belief that each person is important to our collective existence; and
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
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Hawaii Senate; the Honorable Scott K. Saiki, Speaker of the Hawaii House of Representatives;
the Honorable Mitchell D. Roth, Mayor of the County of Hawaii; the Honorable Richard T.
Bissen, Mayor of the County of Maui; the Honorable Richard Blanglardi, Mayor of the City and
County of Honolulu; and the Honorable Derek S. K. Kawakami, Mayor of the County of Kaua'i.
Dated at 1, Hawai'l, this day of , 20
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL, of the
County of Hawaii on
ATTEST
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL MEMBER, COUATY OF HAWAPI
INTRODUCED BY:
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COUNCIL MEMBER, COUNTY OF HAWAI'l
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Reference: . C-754.2/GOEAC-120
COUNTY CLERK CHAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO, 4 49 Z 4
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