[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 7 (Monday, January 13, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H173]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 111TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST KOREAN 
                               IMMIGRANTS

  (Mr. ROYCE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the tremendous 
achievements that Korean Americans have made since the first Koreans 
arrived here in California, in the United States, on this day, on 
January 13, back in 1903.
  In recognizing this special anniversary, we honor the rich cultural 
history, the wonderful contributions that those Korean Americans have 
made to the arts, to science, to commerce.
  Korean Americans are leaders in business and government and in the 
community here. They serve bravely in our Nation's armed services and 
have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our Nation.
  As chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I also see the positive 
impact of Korean Americans on the U.S. Republic of Korea relationship. 
Last year, I was honored to welcome President Park when she visited the 
U.S. and made a special stop in southern California to meet with Korean 
American leaders.
  Next month, I will lead a bipartisan delegation to Seoul to meet with 
President Park to reinforce America's friendship with South Korea.
  Having chaired the U.S.-Korea Interparliamentary Exchange, I know 
well the role that those members of the National Assembly and of our 
House of Representatives played in establishing the U.S.-Korea Free 
Trade Agreement.
  So, in the months ahead, Congress will continue its work on issues 
that deepen the relationship, the special relationship, with U.S. and 
South Korea.

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