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;
and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. Jung Ha Kim has dedicated more than three decades to academia and
nonprofit leadership, specializing in community education, program development,
curriculum design, research, and advocacy; and
WHEREAS, she is the founder and president of the Community Resource Corporation
(CRC), a nonprofit organization committed to addressing racial and gender disparities in
immigrant and refugee communities; and
WHEREAS, the CRC has played a pivotal role in fostering community partnerships,
collaborating with organizations such as the Lucky Shoals Community Association to
develop dementia respite care programs and working with the Fielding School of Public
Health at UCLA on the BRAVE study; and
WHEREAS, the CRC has further led efforts to promote cultural heritage and representation
by supporting events such as the AAPI Cultural Heritage Festival in Suwanee and organizing
Korean cultural performances at Georgia State University; and
WHEREAS, her extensive experience in nonprofit management includes serving as CEO and
President of the Center for Pan Asian Community Services Inc. (CPACS), where she
oversaw a budget expansion from $11 million to $14 million and contributed to over 20
published articles, interviews, and documentaries highlighting community projects; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Jung Ha Kim has long been an advocate for social justice and equity,
serving on national mentoring committees, securing grants to address intimate partner
violence in immigrant communities, and working to improve data collection on Asian
American health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this distinguished leader be appropriately
honored during this special time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Jung Ha Kim for her invaluable
contributions to community engagement, research, and nonprofit leadership as well as extend
best wishes for continued success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.
Jung Ha Kim.