88R19035 BPG-D
By: Jetton H.C.R. No. 87
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The year 2023 marks the 70th anniversary of the
alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States; and
WHEREAS, In 1953, three years after the outbreak of war on the
Korean Peninsula, the United States and the Republic of Korea
signed a mutual defense treaty to strengthen their efforts for
collective defense; the decades since have witnessed the evolution
of this security relationship into a comprehensive global
partnership; the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to a
global comprehensive strategic alliance in May 2022; reflecting the
importance of this friendship, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol
is only the second world leader invited for a state visit by the
current administration; he will be welcomed at the White House on
April 26, 2023; and
WHEREAS, The rise of the Republic of Korea is one of the most
remarkable success stories of the post-World War II era; in
partnership with the United States, the nation has promoted
regional and global prosperity stemming from shared values of
democracy, free markets, human rights, and the rule of law; and
WHEREAS, One of the linchpins of United States foreign
policy, the Republic of Korea has played a vital role in maintaining
peace and stability in Asia and the world; moreover, the close ties
between our nations have enabled invaluable coordination and
cooperation in confronting global health crises, including H1N1 and
COVID-19; the United States and the Republic of Korea have plans to
continue their collaboration in the years to come, working together
to stabilize the global supply chain and to develop cutting-edge
technologies, including semiconductors, autonomous robotics, and
artificial intelligence; and
WHEREAS, In addition to its longstanding relationship with
the United States as a whole, the Republic of Korea has a strong
connection to the Lone Star State in particular; Texas is home to
more than 110,000 Korean Americans, and the Republic of Korea is the
state's sixth-largest trading partner; and
WHEREAS, Bound together by mutual respect and appreciation,
as well as common interests, the Republic of Korea and the United
States take pride in an enduring friendship that has fostered
security, economic growth, and meaningful connections among the
people of both our nations; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby commemorate the 70th anniversary of the alliance between the
Republic of Korea and the United States.