Title: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Korean American Day".
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
Supports the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.
Recognizes the 115th anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 373 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 373

      Supporting the goals and ideals of ``Korean American Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 11, 2018

 Ms. Harris submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                     the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
      Supporting the goals and ideals of ``Korean American Day''.

Whereas the influence of Korean Americans may be observed in all facets of life 
        in the United States, including politics, industry, entrepreneurship, 
        volunteerism, the arts, and education;
Whereas 102 courageous Korean immigrants arrived in the United States on January 
        13, 1903, initiating the first chapter of Korean immigration to the 
        United States, the land of opportunity;
Whereas these pioneer Korean immigrants faced tremendous social and economic 
        obstacles as well as language barriers in the United States;
Whereas in pursuit of the American dream, Korean immigrants initially served as 
        farmworkers, wage laborers, and section hands throughout the United 
        States;
Whereas, through resilience, tenacious effort, and immense sacrifice, first 
        generation Korean immigrants established a new home in a new land that 
        became the home for future generations of Korean Americans;
Whereas the centennial year of 2003 marked an important milestone in the history 
        of Korean immigration;
Whereas the House of Representatives passed House Resolution 487 to commemorate 
        ``Korean American Day'' in the 109th Congress;
Whereas the Senate passed Senate Resolution 283 to commemorate ``Korean American 
        Day'' in the 109th Congress;
Whereas, just as other immigrants before them, Korean Americans--

    (1) came to the United States seeking opportunity and a better life; 
and

    (2) have thrived in the United States due to strong work ethic, family 
bonds, and community spirit;

Whereas Korean Americans have made significant contributions to the economic 
        vitality of the United States and the global marketplace;
Whereas Korean Americans have invigorated businesses, nonprofit organizations 
        and other nongovernmental organizations, government, technology, 
        medicine, athletics, arts and entertainment, journalism, religious 
        communities, academic communities, and countless other facets of society 
        in the United States;
Whereas Korean Americans have made enormous contributions 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;
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 13 of each year as ``Korean American Day'' to 
        commemorate the first step of the long and prosperous journey of Korean 
        Americans in the United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of ``Korean American 
        Day'';
            (2) urges the people of the United States to observe 
        ``Korean American Day'' so as to have a greater appreciation of 
        the invaluable contributions that Korean Americans have made to 
        the United States; and
            (3) honors and recognizes the 115th anniversary of the 
        arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States.
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