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Introduced
12/20/2024
12/20/2024
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
Passed
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would proclaim January 13, 2025, as Korean American Day.
AI Summary
This joint resolution commemorates Korean American Day on January 13, 2025, recognizing the historical significance and contributions of Korean immigrants to the United States. The resolution traces the first wave of Korean immigration to 1903, when 102 immigrants arrived, highlighting their struggles with social, economic, and language barriers, and their perseverance in pursuing the American dream. It notes the growth of the Korean American population from approximately 25,000 in 1960 to over 2 million today, emphasizing their significant contributions to various fields including technology, medicine, education, arts, and military service. The resolution also acknowledges the cultural impact of Korean Americans through the Hallyu (Korean Wave) phenomenon, including K-Pop, K-Drama, and K-Foods, and emphasizes the importance of preserving cultural heritage while contributing to California's diverse society. By proclaiming this day, the resolution aims to honor the courage, sacrifice, and achievements of Korean immigrants and their descendants, recognizing their integral role in building and enriching American communities.
Sponsors (70)
Mark González (D)*,
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
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),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
Leticia Castillo (R),
Phillip Chen (R),
Damon Connolly (D),
Laurie Davies (R),
Carl DeMaio (R),
Diane Dixon (R),
María Elena Durazo (D),
Bill Essayli (R),
Heath Flora (R),
Mike Fong (D),
Robert Garcia (D),
Mike Gipson (D),
Jeff Gonzalez (R),
Heather Hadwick (R),
Matt Haney (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Josh Hoover (R),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Corey Jackson (D),
Ash Kalra (D),
Maggy Krell (D),
Tom Lackey (R),
Alex Lee (D),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Tina McKinnor (D),
Al Muratsuchi (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),
Rhodesia Ransom (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Celeste 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 3, Statutes of 2025. (on 02/04/2025)
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