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This Resolution urges the Judiciary, which refers to the court system, to actively consider the importance of grandparent visitation rights when making decisions about child visitation during custody disputes. It emphasizes that strong bonds with grandparents are crucial for a child's sense of safety and security, especially after difficult life events, and that grandparents can provide a valuable foundation of family history and cultural heritage. The resolution highlights that grandparents are often vital caretakers and that denying them reasonable visitation can cause significant harm to a child, therefore, the Judiciary is encouraged to assess whether grandparent visitation is in the child's best interest and if its denial would be detrimental. A copy of this resolution is being sent to the Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court.