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Introduced
12/17/2024
12/17/2024
In Committee
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
Crossed Over
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
Passed
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would proclaim January 13, 2025, as Korean American Day.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution proclaims January 13, 2025, as Korean American Day, commemorating the arrival of the first 102 Korean immigrants to Hawaii on January 13, 1903, aboard the S.S. Gaelic. The resolution highlights the significant contributions of Korean Americans to California and the United States, noting their growth from a small immigrant community to over 2 million people today. It recognizes their achievements in various fields including technology, medicine, education, arts, and military service, and acknowledges their cultural impact through Hallyu (Korean Wave) phenomena like K-pop and K-drama. The resolution also emphasizes the immigrants' perseverance in overcoming social and economic barriers, their commitment to the American dream, and their importance in enriching California's diverse cultural landscape. Additionally, it calls for younger generations to appreciate their cultural heritage and continue contributing to their communities, with the California Legislature formally acknowledging the importance of Korean American history and achievements.
Sponsors (73)
Steven Choi (R)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
Juan Alanis (R),
David Alvarez (D),
Joaquin Arambula (D),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),
Mia Bonta (D),
Isaac Bryan (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
Leticia Castillo (R),
Phillip Chen (R),
Damon Connolly (D),
Laurie Davies (R),
Carl DeMaio (R),
Diane Dixon (R),
Sade Elhawary (D),
Mike Fong (D),
Jesse Gabriel (D),
James Gallagher (R),
Robert Garcia (D),
Mike Gipson (D),
Mark González (D),
Heather Hadwick (R),
Matt Haney (D),
John Harabedian (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Josh Hoover (R),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Corey Jackson (D),
Ash Kalra (D),
Maggy Krell (D),
Tom Lackey (R),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Alexandra Macedo (R),
Tina McKinnor (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Diane Papan (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Joe Patterson (R),
Gail Pellerin (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D),
James Ramos (D),
Rhodesia Ransom (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Celeste Rodriguez (D),
Michelle Rodriguez (D),
Chris Rogers (D),
Blanca Rubio (D),
Kate Sanchez (R),
Pilar Schiavo (D),
Nick Schultz (D),
LaShae Sharp-Collins (D),
Jose Solache (D),
Esmeralda Soria (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Tri Ta (R),
David Tangipa (R),
Avelino Valencia (D),
Greg Wallis (R),
Chris Ward (D),
Buffy Wicks (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Rick Zbur (D),
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 6, Statutes of 2025. (on 02/13/2025)
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