IV 
115TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 686 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 11, 2018 
Mr. GOMEZ (for himself, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Ms. 
EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mrs. MIMI WAL-
TERS of California, Mr. KHANNA, Ms. BORDALLO, Ms. MENG, Mr. AL 
GREEN of Texas, Mr. PETERS, Ms. NORTON, Ms. HANABUSA, Mr. 
WOODALL, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. TED LIEU of California, Ms. JAYAPAL, 
Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. ROSEN, Ms. GABBARD, 
Mrs. COMSTOCK, and Mrs. NAPOLITANO) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day. 
Whereas the influence of Korean Americans may be observed 
in all facets of American life, from politics to industry, 
entrepreneurship to volunteerism, the arts, and edu-
cation; 
Whereas, on January 13, 1903, 102 courageous Korean im-
migrants arrived in the United States initiating the first 
chapter of Korean immigration to America; 
Whereas these pioneer Korean immigrants faced tremendous 
social and economic obstacles as well as language barriers 
in America, the land of opportunity; 
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Whereas in pursuit of the American dream, Korean immi-
grants initially served as farmworkers, wage laborers, and 
section hands throughout the United States; 
Whereas first generation Korean immigrants established a 
new home in a new land through resilience, tenacious ef-
fort, and immense sacrifice, which became the bedrock 
for their children and future generations of Korean 
Americans; 
Whereas the centennial year of 2003 marked an important 
milestone in the history of Korean immigration; 
Whereas the House passed House Resolution 487 to com-
memorate Korean American Day in the 109th Congress; 
Whereas the Senate passed Senate Resolution 283 to com-
memorate Korean American Day in the 109th Congress; 
Whereas Korean Americans, like other groups of immigrants 
that came to the United States before them, seeking a 
better life and opportunity, have thrived in their new 
homeland due to strong work ethic, family bonds, and 
community spirit; 
Whereas Korean Americans have made significant contribu-
tions to the economic vitality of the United States and 
the global marketplace; 
Whereas Korean Americans have invigorated businesses, not- 
for-profit and other nongovernmental organizations, gov-
ernment, technology, medicine, athletics, arts and enter-
tainment, journalism, churches, academic communities, 
and countless facets of American life; 
Whereas Korean Americans have made enormous contribu-
tions to the military strength of the United States and 
served with distinction in the Armed Forces during 
World War I, World War II, and the conflict in Korea; 
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Whereas South Korea will host the 2018 Winter Olympics in 
Pyeongchang, South Korea; and 
Whereas the Centennial Committees of Korean Immigration 
and Korean Americans have designated January 13th of 
each year as ‘‘Korean American Day’’ to commemorate 
the first step of the long and prosperous journey of Ko-
rean Americans in the United States: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Korean 
American Day; 
(2) urges all Americans to observe Korean 
American Day so as to have a greater appreciation 
of the invaluable contributions Korean Americans 
have made to the United States; and 
(3) honors and recognizes the 115th anniver-
sary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to 
the United States. 
Æ 
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