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This resolution designates February 2025 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month", recognizing the rich history and critical importance of the Hawaiian language. The resolution provides historical context about the language, noting that Hawaiian was widely spoken in the Kingdom of Hawai'i before being effectively banned in schools in 1896, which nearly led to its extinction by the 1980s. It highlights the grassroots revitalization efforts by Native Hawaiians since the 1960s, including language immersion programs in preschools, schools, and universities, and acknowledges significant policy reforms like the State of Hawai'i recognizing Hawaiian as an official language in 1978 and the Native American Languages Act of 1990. The resolution commits to preserving, protecting, and promoting the Hawaiian language, aligning with federal language preservation policies, and urges people and groups across the United States to celebrate 'Olelo Hawai'i Month through appropriate activities and programs that demonstrate support for the language's continued survival and growth.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/83/all-info