Bill Text: CA SR43 | 2015-2016 | Regular Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Relative to Korean Independence Day.

Sponsorship: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 7-2)

Status: (Passed) 2015-08-31 - Read. Adopted. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 2276.) [SR43 Detail]

Download: California-2015-SR43-Enrolled.html

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BILL NUMBER: SR 43	ENROLLED
	BILL TEXT

	ADOPTED IN SENATE  AUGUST 31, 2015
	ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY  AUGUST 19, 2015

INTRODUCED BY   Senators Nguyen, Anderson, Bates, Berryhill,
Cannella, Huff, Moorlach, Pan, and Wieckowski

                        AUGUST 19, 2015

   Relative to Korean Independence Day.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
             HOUSE OR SENATE RESOLUTIONS DO NOT CONTAIN A DIGEST



   WHEREAS, August 15, 2015, marks the 70th anniversary of the
Independence of the Republic of Korea; and
   WHEREAS, Korean Independence Day or Gwangbokjeol, commemorates the
liberation of Korea from Japanese colonization on August 15, 1945;
and
   WHEREAS, The thousands of brave Korean service members and
civilians who lost their lives or were imprisoned fighting for
independence are a testament to the Republic of Korea's enduring
strength and resiliency; and
   WHEREAS, On Korean Independence Day, Koreans throughout the world
unite to commemorate this day through parades, concerts, and
celebrations that showcase Korea's rich cultural heritage; and
   WHEREAS, California is home to more than 455,000 Korean Americans
who celebrate this important holiday; and
   WHEREAS, The Korean American community has enriched the cultural,
social, and economic landscape of California; and
   WHEREAS, Korean Independence Day is an opportunity to celebrate
the great contributions of Korean Americans to the United States; and

   WHEREAS, The Republic of Korea and the United States are historic
allies that share common values and objectives through economic
interdependence and security; now, therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, that August 15,
2015, is hereby commemorated as Korean Independence Day; and be it
further
   Resolved,That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this
resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.