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Supports the goals and ideals of a Korean American Day.
Commemorates the 103rd anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States.
Encourages the people of the United States to share in such commemoration in order to greater appreciate the contributions Korean Americans have made to the United States.
[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 283 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 283
Recognizing the contributions of Korean Americans to the United States
and encouraging the celebration of ``Korean American Day''.
_______________________________________________________________________
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 20, 2005
Mr. Allen (for himself and Mr. Durbin) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
_______________________________________________________________________
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the contributions of Korean Americans to the United States
and encouraging the celebration of ``Korean American Day''.
Whereas on January 13, 1903, the arrival of 102 pioneer immigrants to the United
States initiated the first chapter of Korean immigration to the United
States;
Whereas members of the early Korean American community served with distinction
in the Armed Forces of the United States during World War I, World War
II, and the conflict in Korea;
Whereas in the early 1950s, thousands of Koreans, fleeing from war, poverty, and
desolation, came to the United States seeking opportunities;
Whereas Korean Americans, like waves of immigrants to the United States before
them, have taken root and thrived as a result of strong family ties,
robust community support, and countless hours of hard work;
Whereas the contributions of Korean Americans to the United States include the
invention of the first beating heart operation for coronary artery heart
disease, development of the nectarine, a 4-time Olympic gold medalist,
and achievements in engineering, architecture, medicine, acting,
singing, sculpture, and writing;
Whereas Korean Americans play a crucial role in maintaining the strength and
vitality of the United States-Korean partnership;
Whereas the centennial year of 2003 marked an important milestone in the now
more than 100-year history of Korean immigration; and
Whereas the Centennial Committees of Korean Immigration and Korean Americans
have designated January 13th of each year as ``Korean American Day'' to
memorialize the more than 100-year journey of Korean Americans in the
United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) supports the goals and ideals of a ``Korean American
Day'';
(2) commemorates the 103rd anniversary of the arrival of
the first Korean immigrants to the United States; and
(3) encourages the people of the United States to--
(A) share in such commemoration in order to greater
appreciate the valuable contributions Korean Americans
have made to the United States; and
(B) to observe ``Korean American Day'' with
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
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Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11673)
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S13937)
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13937)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S13937)
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S13937)
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