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LC 34 0879

A RESOLUTION

Proclaiming January 13, 2007, as Korean American Day in Georgia; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, January 13, 2007, has been proclaimed as Korean American Day by the United States House of Representatives; and

WHEREAS, the influence of Korean Americans can be found in all facets of American life, including entrepreneurship, the arts, and education; and

WHEREAS, on January 13, 1903, 102 pioneer Korean immigrants arrived in the United States initiating the first chapter of Korean immigration to America; and

WHEREAS, the centennial year of 2003 marked an important milestone in the history of Korean immigration; and

WHEREAS, Korean Americans, like other groups of immigrants that came to the United States before them, have settled and thrived in the United States through strong family ties, community support, and hard work; and

WHEREAS, Korean Americans have made significant contributions to the economic vitality of the United States and the global marketplace; and

WHEREAS, Korean Americans have invigorated businesses, churches, and academic communities in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Korean Americans have made enormous contributions to the military strength of the United States; and

WHEREAS, today, at least 4,000 Korean Americans serve in the armed forces of the United States, with approximately 25 percent of them currently serving in Iraq; and

WHEREAS, the Centennial Committees of Korean Immigration and Korean Americans have designated January 13 of each year as "Korean American Day" to commemorate the first step of the long and prosperous journey of Korean Americans in the United States.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body:
(1) Supports the goals and ideals of Korean American Day;
(2) Urges all Americans to observe Korean American Day so as to have a greater appreciation of the invaluable contributions Korean Americans have made to the United States;
(3) Honors and recognizes the 103rd anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States; and
(4) Proclaims January 13, 2007, as Korean American Day in Georgia.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the Korean Association of Greater Atlanta, the Korean Southeast United States Chamber of Commerce, and the Federation of Korean Associations South East USA.