HI HR141

Recognizes and commemorates the 120th anniversary of Okinawan immigration to Hawaii, which began on January 8, 1900, when 26 Okinawans arrived to work on a sugar plantation.

Acknowledges that approximately 45,000 people of Okinawan ancestry currently live in Hawaii, comprising about 5 percent of the state's population.

Honors the Okinawan community's significant contributions to Hawaii's development from territorial days through statehood and their role in maintaining cultural diversity.

Notes the Hawaii United Okinawa Association's celebration of this milestone under the theme "Ukaji Deebiru: Celebrating 120 Years of Uchinanchu in Hawaii" and the 35th anniversary of Hawaii-Okinawa Sister-State relationship.

Directs transmission of a certified copy of the resolution to the President of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association.