HI · constitutions
Haw. Const. pmbl.
Preamble
We, the people of Hawaii, grateful for Divine Guidance, and mindful of our Hawaiian heritage and uniqueness as an island State, dedicate our efforts to fulfill the philosophy decreed by the Hawaii State motto, “Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono.”
We reserve the right to control our destiny, to nurture the integrity of our people and culture, and to preserve the quality of life that we desire.
We reaffirm our belief in a government of the people, by the people and for the people, and with an understanding and compassionate heart toward all the peoples of the earth, do hereby ordain and establish this constitution for the State of Hawaii.
History
Am Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978
Provenance
- Source
- lrb.hawaii.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-29
- Edition
- supplied-2026-09-29
- Content hash
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