Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.

IV 117TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 45 Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JANUARY 13, 2021 Mr. GOMEZ (for himself, Mrs. KIM of California, Ms. CHU, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. KHANNA, Ms. MENG, Mr. PETERS, Ms. NORTON, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. LIEU, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. LEE of California, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. SA´NCHEZ, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. POR- TER, Mr. SAN NICOLAS, Mr. CASE, Mr. KIM of New Jersey, Mrs. LEE of Nevada, Ms. JAYAPAL, Mr. SABLAN, Mrs. TORRES of California, Mr. BEYER, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. GALLEGO, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Ms. GAR- CIA of Texas, Mr. COSTA, Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. PAYNE, Ms. JOHN- SON of Texas, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. BERA, Mr. CARSON, Ms. ROYBAL- ALLARD, Ms. WATERS, Mr. RASKIN, Mrs. STEEL, Ms. BOURDEAUX, Mr. BRENDAN F. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Ms. STRICKLAND, Ms. BASS, Ms. SEWELL, Mr. MFUME, Mr. SOTO, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. BROWN, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. DEUTCH, and Mr. SUOZZI) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 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; VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:33 Jan 13, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR45.IH HR45 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 45 IH Whereas, on January 13, 1903, 102 courageous Korean im- migrants arrived in the United States initiating the first large wave 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; 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 a 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; VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:33 Jan 13, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR45.IH HR45 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 3 •HRES 45 IH Whereas Korean Americans have made history by winning elections throughout the country in local, State, and Fed- eral levels of political office; 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 built and strengthened the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea, fostering peace on the Korean Peninsula; 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, the Vietnam war, the con- flict in Korea, and subsequent military conflicts across the globe; 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 Ko- rean Americans in the United States: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) supports the goals and ideals of Korean 2 American Day; 3 (2) urges all Americans to observe Korean 4 American Day so as to have a greater appreciation 5 of the invaluable contributions Korean Americans 6 have made to the United States; and 7 VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:33 Jan 13, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR45.IH HR45 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 4 •HRES 45 IH (3) honors and recognizes the 118th anniver- 1 sary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to 2 the United States. 3 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:33 Jan 13, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR45.IH HR45 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS