[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 283 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]


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''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 20, 2005

 Mr. Allen (for himself, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Kennedy, and Mr. 
 Inouye) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                       Committee on the Judiciary

                           December 16, 2005

             Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

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                               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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