[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 487 Engrossed in House (EH)]


H. Res. 487

                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                     December 13, 2005.
Whereas the influence of Korean Americans may be observed in all facets of 
        American life, including entrepreneurship, the arts, and education;
Whereas on January 13, 1903, 102 pioneer Korean immigrants arrived in the United 
        States initiating the first chapter of Korean immigration to America;
Whereas the centennial year of 2003 marked an important milestone in the history 
        of Korean immigration;
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;
Whereas Korean Americans have made significant contributions to the economic 
        vitality of the United States and the global marketplace;
Whereas Korean Americans have invigorated businesses, churches, and academic 
        communities in the United States;
Whereas Korean Americans have made enormous contributions to the military 
        strength of the United States;
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, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of a 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 United States; and
            (3) honors and recognizes the 103rd anniversary of the arrival of 
        the first Korean immigrants to the United States.



            Attest:

                                                                 Clerk.