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This Resolution formally requests the Governor of Hawaii to establish a "Hawaii Commission on the United States Semiquincentennial" through an Executive Order. The purpose of this commission would be to coordinate statewide efforts to commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, which is marked by the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. This initiative aligns with the national effort led by the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, established by Congress, and follows the example of other states that have already formed similar commissions to plan and encourage observances and activities related to this significant historical milestone. The resolution emphasizes that such a commission will help the people of Hawaii participate in this celebration, reflect on the past, appreciate the present, and look towards the future of the United States.