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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Federation of Korean Associations USA |
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celebrated Korean American Day on January 13, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, Just over 100 emigrants from Korea arrived in Hawaii |
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on January 13, 1903, commencing the first significant wave of |
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Korean immigration to the U.S.; since then, Korean Americans have |
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made many vital contributions to our country, including |
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distinguished service in the military during our nation's wars, as |
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well as significant achievements in science, medicine, |
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engineering, architecture, art, literature, and the performing |
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arts; in 2005, both houses of the U.S. Congress passed resolutions |
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recognizing the contributions of Korean Americans and encouraging |
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the celebration of Korean American Day every January 13th; and |
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WHEREAS, Representing more than 2.7 million Korean |
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Americans, the Federation of Korean Associations USA is dedicated |
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to supporting the activities of Korean American associations across |
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the United States; these organizations work to advance the |
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interests of the Korean American community, celebrate Korean |
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culture and history, and promote volunteer and community service |
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opportunities; and |
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WHEREAS, On the anniversary of the arrival of the first wave |
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of Korean immigrants to our nation, it is a great pleasure to join |
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with the Federation of Korean Associations USA in celebrating the |
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vibrancy of Korean American culture and the myriad accomplishments |
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of Korean Americans; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize January 13, 2023, as Korean American |
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Day and extend to all those associated with the Federation of Korean |
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Associations USA sincere best wishes for the future. |