This resolution commemorates the 125th anniversary of organized Okinawan immigration to the United States, marking the arrival of 26 contract laborers in Honolulu, Hawai'i, on January 8, 1900. It highlights that over 100,000 people of Okinawan descent now reside in the United States, with a substantial portion in Hawai'i, and acknowledges their extensive contributions to American society in government, business, the military, and education. Okinawan Americans have demonstrated their patriotism through military service, including during World War II, and provided crucial humanitarian aid to Okinawa post-war. They have also established numerous cultural organizations across the country to preserve and promote their unique heritage, including the spread of karate . The resolution further notes the many sister-State and sister-city relationships between Okinawa and the United States, reinforcing enduring cultural and people-to-people ties. The resolution specifically recognizes the achievements of notable Okinawan Americans, such as former Hawai'i Governor David Ige and General (ret.) Paul Nakasone, the first four-star General of Okinawan ancestry. It emphasizes the perpetuation of Okinawan cultural identity, history, and indigenous languages, urging the people of the United States to honor this significant anniversary with appropriate programs and activities.