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This concurrent resolution requests that the Department of Transportation (DOT) rename Kalaeloa Airport to the Abigail K.K. Kawananakoa Airport in honor of a notable Native Hawaiian philanthropist and royal descendant. The resolution provides context about Kalaeloa Airport, which has been in operation since the 1940s and serves civilian and military aviation needs, and highlights Abigail Kawananakoa's significant contributions to preserving Native Hawaiian culture, language, and historical practices. The proposed renaming recognizes Kawananakoa's direct lineage to important Hawaiian historical figures like James Campbell and Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole, and acknowledges her lifelong commitment to supporting Native Hawaiian communities through various cultural and educational initiatives. The resolution further requests that certified copies of this concurrent resolution be sent to key transportation and government officials, including the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration Administrator, the Governor of Hawaii, and local municipal leaders.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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