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NJ AJR63

NJ AJR63
Designates January 13 of each year as Korean American Day in New Jersey.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
02/03/2025
Crossed Over
01/30/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This joint resolution designates January 13 of each year as "Korean American Day" in New Jersey. On January 13, 1903, 102 courageous Korean immigrants arrived in the United States initiating the first wave of Korean immigration to America. These pioneering Korean immigrants faced tremendous social and economic obstacles as well as language barriers in America. They established a new home in a new land through resilience, tenacious effort, and immense sacrifice, which became the bedrock for their children and future generations of Korean Americans. Korean Americans have made significant contributions to the economic vitality of the United States, and the global marketplace. Their contributions include achievements in engineering, architecture, medicine, the arts, and writing. Korean Americans have also made enormous contributions to the military strength of the United States and served with distinction in the Armed Forces during World War I, World War II, the Vietnam conflict, the Korean conflict, and subsequent military conflicts across the globe. This State should commemorate the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States, and recognize the invaluable contributions Korean Americans have made to the United States.

AI Summary

This joint resolution designates January 13 of each year as "Korean American Day" in New Jersey, commemorating the arrival of 102 Korean immigrants to the United States on January 13, 1903, which marked the beginning of Korean immigration to America. The resolution highlights the significant contributions of Korean Americans across various fields, including engineering, architecture, medicine, arts, and writing, as well as their distinguished military service in multiple conflicts. Recognizing the challenges faced by early Korean immigrants, such as social and economic obstacles and language barriers, the resolution celebrates their resilience, tenacity, and sacrifice in establishing a new life in the United States. Additionally, the resolution requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe Korean American Day through appropriate activities and programs, thereby honoring the invaluable contributions of Korean Americans to the nation and strengthening the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 02/03/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AJR63
Analysis - Statement ASL 1/23/25 https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/63_S1.PDF
Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/63_T1.PDF
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/63_I1.HTM
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