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119th CONGRESS
2d Session |
Expressing support for the designation of September 4, 2026, as “Taekwondo Grandmasters Appreciation Day”.
Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Expressing support for the designation of September 4, 2026, as “Taekwondo Grandmasters Appreciation Day”.
Whereas Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that developed through thousands of years of Korean history;
Whereas the origins of Taekwondo are rooted in the ancient kingdom of Koguryo with the defense martial art known as “Subak” or “Taekkyon”;
Whereas the word “taekwondo” is composed of 3 parts: “tae,” meaning foot or to step on, “kwon,” meaning fist or fight and “do,” meaning the way or discipline;
Whereas, while both hands and feet are used in taekwondo, the sport is characterized by its unique combination of kick movements;
Whereas, in addition to sporting and self-defense skills, Taekwondo also provides health benefits, including flexibility, stamina, strength and posture;
Whereas Taekwondo also emphasizes mental discipline and character through the Taekwondo tenets of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit;
Whereas, in 1973, the World Taekwondo Federation was founded as the official governing body over Taekwondo;
Whereas, in 2008, South Korea designated September 4 as “International Taekwondo Day” in recognition of the day Taekwondo became an Olympic sport on September 4, 1994;
Whereas, today, Taekwondo is practiced worldwide by 80,000,000 people of all ages and backgrounds;
Whereas the title of “grandmaster” is reserved for the highest-ranking, most experienced, and most respected Taekwondo practitioners; and
Whereas Taekwondo and its grandmasters provide numerous physical and mental benefits to many people across the United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives expresses support for “Taekwondo Grandmasters Appreciation Day”.