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STATE OF HAWAII
RESOLUTION NO. 235 25
(DRAFT 2)
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE EIGHTIETH ANNIVERSARIES OF THE
BOMBINGS OF HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI AND REAFFIRMING A COMMITMENT
TO PEACE.
WHEREAS, on August 6 and 9, 1945, the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan
were devastated by the first —and only —use of atomic bombs during war —events whose
destruction and human suffering resonate as an enduring warning about the catastrophic impact
of nuclear warfare; and
WHEREAS, the eightieth anniversaries of these bombings mark a solemn milestone and
a moment for collective remembrance of the lives lost, wounded, and forever altered; and
WHEREAS, this Council honors the memory of all victims and acknowledges the
intergenerational trauma endured by survivors and their families; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 449-24, Draft 3, adopted by this body on March 20, 2024,
recognized the importance of peace, diplomacy, disarmament, and the importance of resolving
conflicts and disputes with Aloha; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 317-23, adopted by this body on November 15, 2023,
authorized the Mayor to establish a Sister City relationship between the County of Hawaii and
Hatsukaichi, a city in Hiroshima Prefecture; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I that the
County hereby solemnly acknowledges and commemorates the eightieth anniversaries of the
atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by reaffirming its commitment to championing
peace, nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation, and the resolution of conflict through diplomacy
and mutual respect.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County pledges to continue to support public
education, cultural exchange, and community remembrance events in peacebuilding initiatives.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County urges citizens and institutions to reflect
on the lessons of 1945, recommit to tolerance, justice, and reconciliation, and reject the use and
proliferation of nuclear weapons.
BE IT FINALLY that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the
Honorable C. Kimo Alameda, Mayor of the County of Hawai`i; Malia Louis, Sister Cities
Protocol Officer; Mitchell Dodo, President of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of
Hawaii; Arnold T. Hiura, President of the Hawai`i Japanese Center; Charlene Iboshi, Chair of
the Rotary Club of South Hilo's Peace Committee; and Lincoln Ashida, President of the East
Hawai`i Hiroshima Kenjin Kai.
Dated at Hilo , Hawai`i, this 6th day of August , 20 25 •
INTRODUCED BY:
•UNCI BER, COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawai`i AYES NOES ABS EX
Hilo, Hawaii GALIMBA X
HUSTACE 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 August 6, 2025
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
KIERKIEWICZ X
ATTEST: KIMBALL X
ONISHI X
VILLEGAS XC
8 0 1 0
Reference: C-379.2/GOEAC-58
TY CLERK CHAIRPERSON&PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 235 25
(DRAFT 2)
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