[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 414 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 414

 Commending veterans of the Korean Constabulary for their outstanding 
  sacrifice and service and urging the Government of the Republic of 
    Korea to recognize the service and sacrifice made by the Korean 
                             Constabulary.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 15, 2008

 Mr. Skelton submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
              referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Commending veterans of the Korean Constabulary for their outstanding 
  sacrifice and service and urging the Government of the Republic of 
    Korea to recognize the service and sacrifice made by the Korean 
                             Constabulary.

Whereas the Korean Constabulary was organized in 1946 to provide support to the 
        Korean National Police in maintaining civil order and served as the 
        foundation for the Republic of Korea Army;
Whereas, within two years of its organization, the Korean Constabulary consisted 
        of 26,000 members;
Whereas the Korean Constabulary was initially intended to supplement the Korean 
        National Police during the unification and independence of South Korea;
Whereas, between 1946 and 1948, the Korean Constabulary undertook internal 
        security tasks on behalf of the United States Military Government in 
        Korea and the people of South Korea;
Whereas, in August of 1948, the Korean Constabulary was the core force upon 
        which the Korean Army was established;
Whereas civil conflict in Korea compelled members of the Korean Constabulary to 
        defend their fledgling country against internal unrest;
Whereas the Korean Government excluded Korean Constabulary officers from 
        benefits when it enacted the Republic of Korea's Military Pension Act;
Whereas veterans of the Korean Constabulary believe they have been treated 
        unfairly because they have not been granted pension or aid for 
        healthcare and have been denied Korean military awards and distinguished 
        honors, such as promotion, because their years of service before 1950 
        are unaccounted for;
Whereas, between 1946 and 1948, the Korean Constabulary was under the 
        jurisdiction of the Department of National Defense, which later became 
        known as the Department of Internal Security of the United States 
        Military Government;
Whereas veterans of the Korean Constabulary seek assistance to recover due 
        compensation from the Government of the Republic of Korea; and
Whereas veterans of the Korean Constabulary would like to be honored by the 
        Republic of Korea for their service from the organization of the during 
        the period from Korean Constabulary through 1948: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) commends the Korean Constabulary for their bravery and 
        honorable service, and thanks them for their support, during 
        the difficult times leading to the establishment of the 
        Republic of Korea;
            (2) recognizes members of the Korean Constabulary for their 
        service from January 14, 1946, through August 1948; and
            (3) urges the Government of the Republic of Korea to 
        reevaluate the current military benefits program of the 
        Republic of Korea, including the benefits provided to veterans 
        of the Korean Constabulary.
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