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This Concurrent Resolution officially recognizes the period from 2022 to 2032 as the United Nations International Decade of Indigenous Languages, a global initiative to address the alarming rate at which indigenous languages are disappearing. The resolution highlights that these languages are vital repositories of knowledge and crucial for environmental understanding, and emphasizes the urgent need for preservation, promotion, and revitalization efforts. It specifically acknowledges the importance of "lelo Hawaii," the indigenous language of Hawaii, which is recognized as an official state language and has seen significant revitalization efforts. The resolution also mandates that certified copies be sent to various governmental and educational entities, including the U.S. Secretary of State, Hawaii's congressional delegation, and key Hawaiian language institutions, to ensure widespread awareness and support for this decade-long initiative.