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This Resolution officially recognizes the period from 2022 to 2032 as the United Nations International Decade of Indigenous Languages, a global initiative aimed at addressing the critical endangerment of indigenous languages worldwide. This designation follows previous United Nations efforts, including the International Year of Indigenous Languages in 2019, and acknowledges that indigenous languages are vital repositories of knowledge and diversity, crucial for understanding and interacting with the environment. The Resolution highlights the urgent need to preserve, promote, and revitalize these languages, particularly in light of the significant number of endangered languages, and specifically mentions the indigenous language of Hawaii, 'Olelo Hawai'i, which is recognized as an official state language and has seen revitalization efforts. To further this recognition, certified copies of this Resolution will be sent to various governmental and educational entities.