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This Concurrent Resolution formally recognizes the Waianae Moku Kupuna Council as an official advisory resource to the elected representatives in the Hawaii State Legislature who serve the Waianae Moku community. The resolution acknowledges the historical and ongoing importance of "kupuna," which are respected elders in Hawaiian culture, and highlights the council's composition of kupuna who are over sixty years old, long-time residents of West Oahu, and practitioners of Hawaiian culture with deep knowledge of the Waianae Moku area. The core purpose is to ensure that these kupuna can regularly share their wisdom and provide input on issues important to their community with their elected officials, fostering a spirit of "aloha," a Hawaiian concept of love and compassion. The resolution also requests that these elected officials meet with the council regularly to receive this valuable advice.