TITLE: Honoring the Federation of Mid-South Korean Associations and its new president, Myong Chong, for their contributions.

SUMMARY: Honoring the Federation of Mid-South Korean Associations and its new president, Myong Chong, for their contributions.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Myong Chong of Fort Worth was named as the 18th president of the Federation of Mid-South Korean Associations, an organization that serves Korean Americans throughout a five-state region, in 2021; and WHEREAS, The Federation of Mid-South Korean Associations, or FEMSKA, is dedicated to promoting the activities of Korean American associations in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana; through its support, FEMSKA is making a positive impact in the lives of the Korean Americans who are served by these organizations; and WHEREAS, Our state benefits immensely from the professional achievements of Americans of Korean descent who are working to build a brighter future for their families and communities, and the leadership of President Chong will greatly help the Federation of Mid-South Korean Associations to advance its important mission; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor the Federation of Mid-South Korean Associations for its contributions to the community and extend to Myong Chong sincere best wishes for a successful tenure as president; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for FEMSKA as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Jetton Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 139 was adopted by the House on October 18, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House