HR537: HR537 Kim, Dr. Jung Ha; Community Resource Corporation; commend

25 LC 112 3307 House Resolution 537 By: Representatives Lim of the 98th, Tran of the 80th, Au of the 50th, Beckles of the 96th, and Park of the 107th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Dr. Jung Ha Kim and the Community Resource Corporation;1 and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Dr. Jung Ha Kim has dedicated more than three decades to academia and3 nonprofit leadership, specializi ng in community education, prog ram development,4 curriculum design, research, and advocacy; and5 WHEREAS, she is the founder and president of the Community Reso urce Corporation6 (CRC), a nonprofit organization committed to addressing racial and gender disparities in7 immigrant and refugee communities; and8 WHEREAS, the CRC has played a pivotal role in fostering communi ty partnerships,9 collaborating with organizations such as the Lucky Shoals Commu nity Association to10 develop dementia respite care programs and working with the Fie lding School of Public11 Health at UCLA on the BRAVE study; and12 WHEREAS, the CRC has further led efforts to promote cultural heritage and representation13 by supporting events such as the AAPI Cultural Heritage Festival in Suwanee and organizing14 Korean cultural performances at Georgia State University; and15 H. R. 537 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3307 WHEREAS, her extensive experience in nonprofit management includes serving as CEO and16 President of the Center for Pan Asian Community Services Inc. ( CPACS), where she17 oversaw a budget expansion fro m $11 million to $14 million and contributed to over 2018 published articles, interviews, and documentaries highlighting community projects; and19 WHEREAS, Dr. Jung Ha Kim has long been an advocate for social j ustice and equity,20 serving on national mentoring committees, securing grants to ad dress intimate partner21 violence in immigrant communities, and working to improve data collection on Asian22 American health and well-being; and23 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this distinguished leader be appropriately24 honored during this special time.25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26 the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Jung Ha Kim for her invaluable27 contributions to community engagement, research, and nonprofit leadership as well as extend28 best wishes for continued success.29 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.31 Jung Ha Kim.32 H. R. 537 - 2 -