A resolution to designate January 13, the day when Korean immigrants first arrived in the United States in 1903, as "Korean American Day" was introduced on a bipartisan basis in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Republican three-term Korean American Congresswoman Young Kim announced this in a press release on the 13th (local time). In the Senate, the resolution was jointly submitted by Andy Kim (Democrat), the first Korean American senator, and Dan Sullivan (Republican), while in the House of Representatives, it was jointly submitted by Young Kim and Jimmy Gomez (Democrat).
Congresswoman Young Kim emphasized the background of the bipartisan resolution, saying, "For 122 years, Korean Americans have strived to make America a better place by succeeding in schools, workplaces, and even in Congress." She added, "As a representative of the Korean American community in Southern California and one of the Korean American members of Congress, I am proud to lead the resolution commemorating Korean American Day. I will continue to fight in Congress to ensure that the American Dream is passed on to future generations."
The House resolution was co-sponsored by 54 members, including Korean American representatives Dave Min (Democrat) and Marilyn Strickland (Democrat).
On the same day, Maryland Governor Wes Moore hosted the "Korean American Day" event for the first time since his inauguration. Ambassador Cho Hyun-dong to the United States said at the ceremony, "The determination, pride, and courage of the early Korean immigrants have become the foundation of the strong Korea-U.S. alliance today," and added, "Based on these achievements, we will do our best to ensure the continued development of the Korea-U.S. alliance." Ambassador Cho also presented Governor Moore with a plaque of appreciation in recognition of his efforts to develop relations between Korea and the state of Maryland.
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