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This resolution recognizes June 19, 2025, as "Korean-American Citizenship Day" in Pennsylvania, commemorating the first naturalization of a Korean-American citizen, Philip Jaisohn, in 1890. The resolution highlights the significant contributions of Korean Americans across various fields including politics, business, education, and the arts, and celebrates their journey of immigration and citizenship. It provides historical context about Jaisohn, a Korean political refugee who lived in Media, Pennsylvania, and played a crucial role in the Korean Independence Movement, including organizing the First Korean Congress in Philadelphia and founding the League of Friends of Korea. The resolution calls on the House of Representatives to support the goals of the day, encourage civic participation among immigrants, and urge all Americans to appreciate the invaluable contributions of naturalized Korean Americans. By marking the 135th anniversary of the first Korean-American citizenship, the resolution aims to recognize and honor the Korean-American community's long-standing presence and impact in the United States.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=R&bn=135