HR59: HR59 Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Korean American Day at the state capitol; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It marks the 20th anniversary of Korean American Day, which the U.S. Congress first recognized in 2005, and highlights the history and contributions of Korean Americans both nationally and in Georgia. The resolution notes that Korean immigration to the United States began in 1903, that Korean Americans have served in the U.S. armed forces, and that Georgia's Korean American population has grown 95 percent in the last decade to more than 100,000 people. It also cites over 130 Korean companies operating in Georgia and about $14.5 billion in related foreign investment. The resolution formally thanks four named Korean American community leaders and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies to the public and press.

• Formally recognizes and celebrates the 20th anniversary of Korean American Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• States historical facts about Korean immigration to the United States and Korean American contributions to business, science, and the arts.
• Names and thanks four individuals for their service to the Korean American community in Georgia: Jay Eun, Na Sang Ho, Sam Sook Chung, and Yong Kun Kim.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement adopted by the House.

The resolution most directly concerns Georgia's Korean American community, estimated at more than 100,000 people, along with the four community leaders it names for recognition. It also touches the Clerk of the House, who must distribute copies of the text.

While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it is an official acknowledgment by the Georgia House of Representatives of the size, history, and economic role of the state's Korean American community, including business ties tied to roughly $14.5 billion in investment.

• The preamble (whereas clauses) recounts the history of Korean immigration to the United States starting in 1903 and Korean American military service.
• States that Georgia's Korean American population grew 95 percent over the last decade and now exceeds 100,000 residents, with Korean the third most spoken language in the state.
• Notes more than 130 Korean companies operate in Georgia with about $14.5 billion in foreign direct investment.
• The resolving clause states that House members recognize and celebrate the 20th anniversary of Korean American Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2025-01-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-27House Hopper (House)

• Samuel Park (D, HD-107)Primary sponsor
• Soo Hong (R, HD-103)
• Michelle Au (D, HD-050)
• Long Tran (D, HD-080)
• Al Williams (D, HD-168)
• Marvin Lim (D, HD-098)

• Korean American Day
• Georgia General Assembly resolutions
• Korean American community
• cultural recognition