H.R. No. 209
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Federation of Korean Associations USA is
celebrating Korean American Day on January 13, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Just over 100 emigrants from Korea arrived in Hawaii
on January 13, 1903, commencing the first significant wave of
Korean immigration to the U.S.; since then, Korean Americans have
made many vital contributions to our country, including
distinguished service in the military during our nation's wars, as
well as significant achievements in science, medicine,
engineering, architecture, art, literature, and the performing
arts; in 2005, both houses of the U.S. Congress passed resolutions
recognizing the contributions of Korean Americans and encouraging
the celebration of Korean American Day every January 13th; and
WHEREAS, Representing more than 2.7 million Korean
Americans, the Federation of Korean Associations USA is dedicated
to supporting the activities of Korean American associations across
the United States; these organizations work to advance the
interests of the Korean American community, celebrate Korean
culture and history, and promote volunteer and community service
opportunities; and
WHEREAS, On the anniversary of the arrival of the first wave
of Korean immigrants to our nation, it is a great pleasure to join
with the Federation of Korean Associations USA in celebrating the
vibrancy of Korean American culture and the myriad accomplishments
of Korean Americans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize January 13, 2024, as Korean American
Day and extend to all those associated with the Federation of Korean
Associations USA sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable
event.
Jetton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 209 was adopted by the House on March
8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House