WHEREAS, on February 24, 2022, the military forces of Russia
under the command of President Vladimir Putin attacked its peaceful neighboring
country of Ukraine in an unprovoked invasion, with the aim of undermining the
freedom of the Ukrainian people and subverting global movements for democracy;
and
WHEREAS, people all over the world were deeply moved by the tragic
loss of human life, intentional targeting of Ukrainian noncombatants, and
massive destruction inflicted upon Ukraine as a result of Russia's aggression;
and
WHEREAS, the invasion of Ukraine is a dangerous development that has
far-reaching implications, especially in how aggressive regimes that are at
odds with freedom or democracy treat weaker neighbors; and
WHEREAS, the United States of America's and the rest of the free
world's diplomatic, ideological, and most importantly, moral response to the
invasion of Ukraine sets a precedent, and countries
like the People's Republic of China are closely observing that response as they
express their territorial ambitions for the Republic of Taiwan; and
WHEREAS, this body is concerned about the possibility of new
conflicts, escalations, and crises in the Indo-Pacific region that may result
if weakness is perceived in the Western world's response to the Russian
invasion of Ukraine, and therefore believes freedom-loving people everywhere
must condemn aggression and land grabs; and
WHEREAS, the people of the State of Hawaii stand in solidarity with
the people of Ukraine, as the military conflict there affects us all and
represents a symbolic conflict between democracy and tyranny, in which we must
all stand for the rights of our fellow human beings; now, therefore,
BE IT
RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-second Legislature of
the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2023, the Senate concurring, that this body affirms support and solidarity with the
free and independent people of Ukraine; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that
certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the President
of the United States of America; President of Ukraine; United States
Representative to the United Nations; United States Secretary of State;
Governor of Hawaii; and Executive Director of the Hawaii Government Employees
Association.
Report Title:
Ukraine; Solidarity