| 1 | 1 | | 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. |
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| 3 | 3 | | 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 |
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| 9 | 9 | | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20192020 REGULAR SESSION |
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| 11 | 11 | | House Resolution No. 5 |
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| 13 | 13 | | Introduced by Assembly Member ChoiJanuary 09, 2019 |
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| 15 | 15 | | Introduced by Assembly Member Choi |
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| 16 | 16 | | January 09, 2019 |
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| 18 | 18 | | Relative to Korean Independence Day. |
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| 20 | 20 | | LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST |
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| 22 | 22 | | ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST |
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| 24 | 24 | | HR 5, as introduced, Choi. |
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| 28 | 28 | | ## Digest Key |
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| 30 | 30 | | ## Bill Text |
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| 32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, August 15, 2019, marks the 74th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Korea; and |
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| 34 | 34 | | WHEREAS, Korean Independence Day or Gwangbokjeol, commemorates the liberation of Korea from Japanese colonization on August 15, 1945; and |
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| 36 | 36 | | 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 |
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| 38 | 38 | | 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 |
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| 40 | 40 | | WHEREAS, California is home to more than 455,000 Korean Americans who celebrate this important holiday; and |
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| 42 | 42 | | WHEREAS, The Korean American community has enriched the cultural, social, and economic landscape of California; and |
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| 44 | 44 | | WHEREAS, Korean Independence Day is an opportunity to celebrate the great contributions of Korean Americans to the United States; and |
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| 46 | 46 | | 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 |
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| 48 | 48 | | Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That August 15, 2019, is hereby commemorated as Korean Independence Day; and be it further |
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| 50 | 50 | | Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. |
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