| 1 | | - | Enrolled August 23, 2017 Passed IN Senate August 21, 2017 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Resolution No. 48Introduced by Senator NguyenJuly 10, 2017 Relative to Korean Independence DayLEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSR 48, Nguyen. Digest KeyBill TextWHEREAS, August 15, 2017, marks the 72nd anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Korea; andWHEREAS, Korean Independence Day or Gwangbokjeol, commemorates the liberation of Korea from Japanese colonization on August 15, 1945; andWHEREAS, The thousands of brave Korean service members and civilians who lost their lives or were imprisoned fighting for independence are a testament to the Republic of Koreas enduring strength and resiliency; and WHEREAS, On Korean Independence Day, Koreans throughout the world unite to commemorate this day through parades, concerts, and celebrations that showcase Koreas rich cultural heritage; and WHEREAS, California is home to more than 455,000 Korean Americans who celebrate this important holiday; and WHEREAS, The Korean American community has enriched the cultural, social, and economic landscape of California; and WHEREAS, Korean Independence Day is an opportunity to celebrate the great contributions of Korean Americans to the United States; and WHEREAS, The Republic of Korea and the United States are historic allies that share common values and objectives through economic interdependence and security; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Senate of the State of California, That August 15, 2017, is hereby commemorated as Korean Independence Day; and be it furtherResolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. |
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| 1 | + | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Senate Resolution No. 48Introduced by Senator NguyenJuly 10, 2017 Relative to Korean Independence Day. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSR 48, as introduced, Nguyen. Digest KeyBill TextWHEREAS, August 15, 2017, marks the 72nd anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Korea; andWHEREAS, Korean Independence Day or Gwangbokjeol, commemorates the liberation of Korea from Japanese colonization on August 15, 1945; andWHEREAS, The thousands of brave Korean service members and civilians who lost their lives or were imprisoned fighting for independence are a testament to the Republic of Koreas enduring strength and resiliency; and WHEREAS, On Korean Independence Day, Koreans throughout the world unite to commemorate this day through parades, concerts, and celebrations that showcase Koreas rich cultural heritage; and WHEREAS, California is home to more than 455,000 Korean Americans who celebrate this important holiday; and WHEREAS, The Korean American community has enriched the cultural, social, and economic landscape of California; and WHEREAS, Korean Independence Day is an opportunity to celebrate the great contributions of Korean Americans to the United States; and WHEREAS, The Republic of Korea and the United States are historic allies that share common values and objectives through economic interdependence and security; now, therefore, be itResolved by the Senate of the State of California, That August 15, 2017, is hereby commemorated as Korean Independence Day; and be it furtherResolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. |
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