CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 5Introduced by Assembly Member ChoiJanuary 09, 2019 Relative to Korean Independence Day. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTHR 5, as introduced, Choi. Digest KeyBill TextWHEREAS, August 15, 2019, marks the 74th 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 Assembly of the State of California, That August 15, 2019, is hereby commemorated as Korean Independence Day; and be it furtherResolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION House Resolution No. 5Introduced by Assembly Member ChoiJanuary 09, 2019 Relative to Korean Independence Day. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTHR 5, as introduced, Choi. Digest Key
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION
House Resolution No. 5
Introduced by Assembly Member ChoiJanuary 09, 2019
Introduced by Assembly Member Choi
January 09, 2019
Relative to Korean Independence Day.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
HR 5, as introduced, Choi.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
WHEREAS, August 15, 2019, marks the 74th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Korea; and
WHEREAS, Korean Independence Day or Gwangbokjeol, commemorates the liberation of Korea from Japanese colonization on August 15, 1945; and
WHEREAS, 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 it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That August 15, 2019, is hereby commemorated as Korean Independence Day; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.