Honor Korea Daily Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 2968 BY: Senator AVELLA COMMEMORATING the 50th Anniversary of New York Korea Daily on June 9, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to those illustrious journalistic entities which have diligently and consistently, year after year, recorded the history of their communities and brought local news and news of the larger world to their readers; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of New York Korea Daily, celebrated on

June 9, 2017; and WHEREAS, This year will also mark the 50th Anniversary of the launch of the new edifice, the renovation of Queens Long Island City Skillman Avenue New York Korea Daily office building; and WHEREAS, For over half a century, New York Korea Daily has grown with Koreans as the backbone of its community; leading the way and firmly rooted and positioned in Korean Society, it is one of the oldest, most advanced and best-in-class newspapers; and WHEREAS, Starting out as the New York City New York City Best jeongronji Korea Times in 1967, New York Korea Daily printed its first United States edition in 1969; at this time, the Korean population in Southern California consisted of 10,000 individuals; and WHEREAS, Currently, Korean residents living in the United States stands at over two million and that number continues to grow daily; and WHEREAS, Since its launch, New York Korea Daily has been a leader of the minority press, sharing the Korean-American community's prosperity and trials while becoming a pillar of the immigrant society; and WHEREAS, In all 50 states, Korean-Americans have been working on fulfilling their dreams, and for 50 years, New York Korea Daily continues to be the eyes and voice of these hard-working citizens; and WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Publisher and C.E.O., Jae Min Chang, New York Korea Daily continues to stand firm in its commitment to providing the community with quality journalism, while displaying dedication to community services; and WHEREAS, New York Korea Daily contributes to making New York City a more diverse and vibrant community by fulfilling the mission of the press for the development of Korean American society; and WHEREAS, Our newspapers provide a tremendous service to citizens across the State of New York by keeping them informed about current events; the democracy of our State and Nation is strengthened by a responsible citizenry which is actively engaged in reading and kept abreast of news affecting their lives; and WHEREAS, As New York Korea Daily moves into the future, it carries with it the legacy of a distinguished journalistic history and an outstanding record of growth and achievement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of New York Korea Daily; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jae Min Chang, Publisher and C.E.O., New York Korea Daily.