SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 989
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay
tribute to Grandmaster Pyung-Soo Kim, who is celebrating the 45th
anniversary of his arrival in the United States; and
WHEREAS, This revered teacher and innovator founded his
own system of martial arts after he settled in Houston in January
of 1968; it is known as Chayon-Ryu, or the Natural Way; and
WHEREAS, Before he came to the United States, Grandmaster
Kim trained with some of the most accomplished practitioners of
karate, kung fu, judo, taekwondo, and other martial art forms;
Chayon-Ryu is a synthesis of these, and its teachers follow the
laws of nature in emphasizing balance in all things, be they
mental, moral, or physical; and
WHEREAS, This much-admired leader and instructor has
served on the faculties of Rice University and the University of
Houston for over 26 years; he is the recipient of many honors and
awards, and he was inducted into the Taekwondo Hall of Fame in
2007; and
WHEREAS, As a mentor and as a proponent of self-discipline
and self-control, Grandmaster Kim has had a positive and lasting
impact on countless students of Chayon-Ryu, and his commitment to
teaching the practice of martial arts as a balanced and healthy
way of life is truly worthy of recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend Grandmaster Pyung-Soo Kim on his
dedication to teaching the practice of Chayon-Ryu and
congratulate him on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of his
arrival in the United States; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Whitmire
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 24, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate