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COUNTY OF HAWAIJ STATE OF HAWAIJ
RESOLUTION NO. ,It 4 9 Z 4
(DRAFT 3)
A RESOLUTION DEMONSTRATING THE ALOHA SPIRIT AND FOSTERING
PEACE, DIPLOMACY, AND UNITY WITHIN THE COUNTY OF HAWAIJ, THE
STATE OF HAWAIJ, 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, during times of conflict and war, there is a significant increase in the
incidence of sexual violence, hostage situations, and other human rights violations, leading to
humanitarian crises and making efforts to foster peace all the more necessary to prevent such
atrocities and uphold the dignity of all individuals impacted by armed conflict; 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, Hawai'i Revised Statutes, states that the Aloha Spirit "was
presented as a gift to the people of Hawai'i", 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 Hawai'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 Hawai'i 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 Hawai'i; the
Honorable Brian E. Schatz, United States Senator; the Honorable Mazie K. Hirono, United
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States Senator; the Honorable Edward Case, United States Representative; the Honorable Jill
Tokuda, United States Representative; the Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi, President of the
Hawai`i Senate; the Honorable Scott K. Saiki, Speaker of the Hawai`i House of Representatives;
the Honorable Mitchell D. Roth, Mayor of the County of Hawai`i; the Honorable Richard T.
Bissen, Mayor of the County of Maui; the Honorable Richard Blangiardi, Mayor of the City and
County of Honolulu; and the Honorable Derek S. K. Kawakami, Mayor of the County of Kauai.
Dated at Kona , Hawai`j, this 20th day of March , 2024 .
INTRODUCED BY:
OUNCIL ME BER, COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
INTRODUCED BY:
COUNCIL ME BER, CO► TY OF HAWAI`I
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawai`i AYES NOES ABS EX
Hilo, Hawai`i EVANS X
GALIMBA X
I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by INABA X
the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the KAGIWADA X
County of Hawaii on March 20, 2024
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
KIERKIEWICZ X
ATTEST: KIMBALL X
LEE LOY X
VILLEGAS X
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Reference: C-754.64/GOEAC-120
-CO TY CLERK HAIRPERSON&PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 449 24
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