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- Referred to governmental operations
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Relates to designating January 13th as Korean-American Day
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Edward Braunstein
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BILL NUMBER:S1766
Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to designation of days of commemoration
Purpose of the bill
The purpose of the bill is to designate January 13th to be commemorated as Korean American Day.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends subdivision 3 of section 168-1 of the executive law to designate January 13th to be known as Korean American Day.
Section 2 provides for this act to take effect immediately.
Justification
In December of 1902, 56 men, 21 women and 25 children left Korea and traveled across the Pacific Ocean on the S.S. Gaelic and landed in Honolulu, Hawaii, on January 13, 1903. Since their arrival, Korean Americans have taken root and thrived in the United States through strong family ties, community support and hard work.
In 2005, a resolution was introduced and passed by the United States Senate and House of Representatives to commemorate the arrival of the first pioneer immigrants from Korea and recognize January 13th as Korean American Day. A number of states, municipalities and cities have since declared January 13th as Korean American Day.
According to the 2010 United States Census, there are over 153, 000 Korean Americans living in New York. The State of New York has been richer, culturally, economically and intellectually, as a result of many contributions of its vibrant Korean American community. Therefore, it is appropriate to designate January 13th to commemorate the meaningful contributions of Korean Americans.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
This act would take effect immediately.
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