[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1036 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1036

Recognizing the contributions of Korean Americans to the United States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 22, 2010

Mr. Garrett of New Jersey submitted the following resolution; which was 
      referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing the contributions of Korean Americans to the United States.

Whereas, on January 13, 1903, the arrival of 102 pioneer Korean immigrants to 
        the United States marked the first chapter of Korean immigration in this 
        country;
Whereas the Korean War began 60 years ago this June and impacted the lives of 
        millions of Koreans;
Whereas thousands of Koreans, fleeing from war and poverty, came to the United 
        States seeking opportunities;
Whereas Korean Americans, like thousands of immigrants to the United States 
        before them, have built strong families and contributed to dynamic 
        communities;
Whereas more than a million people in the United States can trace their roots to 
        Korea;
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; and
Whereas Korean Americans have contributed significantly to the development of 
        the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine, government, military, 
        education, and the economy in the United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives urges all people in the 
United States to recognize the invaluable contributions Korean 
Americans have made to this Nation.
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