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This concurrent resolution requests the State Archives to expand its public outreach and engagement efforts by sharing Hawaii's history in ways that highlight its relevance to contemporary issues. The resolution recognizes the State Archives' role as historical record keepers since 1905 and acknowledges its current challenges, including facility space constraints and the need for modernization. Specifically, the resolution asks the State Archives to create new opportunities for public discussion that provide historical perspectives from diverse community segments like women, immigrants, and Native Hawaiians. Additionally, it requests the Department of Accounting and General Services to conduct a study on potential revenue generation for a new State Archives facility, which would include expanded storage and research spaces, museum-grade display areas, digital classrooms, event spaces, and a civics education center. The ultimate goals are to increase understanding of Hawaii's history, promote civic engagement, and develop a sustainable long-term funding model for the archives' operations and programs.

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