Georgia CommonsHR 59: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Korean American Day at the state capitol; recognize
Last action January 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes and celebrates the 20th anniversary of Korean American Day at the state capitol, honoring the history and contributions of Korean Americans in Georgia.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives marking the 20th anniversary of Korean American Day, which is recognized nationally by the United States Congress. The resolution recounts the history of Korean immigration to the United States starting in 1903, the hardships and contributions of early Korean American communities, and the growth of the Korean American population in Georgia, which it says has grown 95 percent in the last decade to more than 100,000 residents. The resolution also names four individuals for their community service: Jay Eun, Na Sang Ho, Sam Sook Chung, and Yong Kun Kim. It formally resolves that House members recognize and celebrate the anniversary, and it directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and celebrates the 20th anniversary of Korean American Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Recounts the history of Korean immigration to the United States and Korean American contributions to business, science, and the arts.
- Names and thanks four individuals for decades of service to Georgia's Korean American community.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.
Who it affects
This resolution mainly affects Korean American individuals and organizations in Georgia, including the Korean American Association of Greater Atlanta, the Korean American Senior Association, and the Korean American Scholarship Foundation Southern Regional Chapter, whose leaders are named and thanked.
Why it matters
While the resolution carries no legal or financial effect, it publicly acknowledges the history, growth, and economic contributions of Georgia's Korean American community, which the text says has grown 95 percent in a decade and includes more than 100,000 residents and over 130 Korean companies.
Key provisions
- Whereas clauses describe the history of Korean immigration to the United States beginning January 13, 1903.
- Whereas clauses cite Georgia-specific statistics, including a 95 percent population increase and more than 130 active Korean companies in the state.
- Names Jay Eun, Na Sang Ho, Sam Sook Chung, and Yong Kun Kim for their community contributions.
- The resolving clause states the House recognizes and celebrates the 20th anniversary of Korean American Day.
- A final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
From the bill
“more than 100,000 Korean Americans call Georgia home, and Korean is the third most spoken language in the State of Georgia”
“the members of this body recognize and celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Korean American Day at the state capitol”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Samuel Park (D, HD-107)
- 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)
Topics
- Korean American Day
- Georgia House resolution
- cultural recognition
- immigration history