110 HCON 414 IH: Commending veterans of the Korean U.S. House of Representatives 2008-09-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
IV 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 414 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2008 Mr. Skelton submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 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
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.