What's happening
This bill designates January 13th as "Korean-American Day" as an annual day of commemoration in New York State.
Why it matters
Recognizing Korean-American Contributions. By officially adding "Korean-American Day" to the state’s annual commemorative calendar, New York is formally acknowledging the historical and cultural impact of Korean-Americans within the state and across the U.S.
Promoting Cultural Awareness. This designation encourages educational institutions, public bodies, and communities to observe the day, raising awareness of Korean-American heritage and fostering greater cross-cultural understanding.
Visibility for Minority Communities. The act of naming a day specifically for Korean-Americans increases representation and visibility for this community, which can help address issues of inclusion and celebrate diversity.
Potential for Community Events and Civic Engagement. The establishment of an annual day may lead to public events, educational programs, and civic engagement opportunities that highlight Korean-American history, achievements, and ongoing contributions.
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Honor Korean-American Day
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Create Korean-American Day
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Edward Braunstein
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3989
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
February 22, 2019
Introduced by Sen. STAVISKY -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Finance
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to designation of days of commemoration
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 3 of section 168-a of the executive law, as amended by chapter 481 of the laws of 2012, is amended to read as follows:
3. The following days shall be days of commemoration in each year: January sixth, to be known as "Haym Salomon Day", January thirteenth, to be known as "Korean-American Day", January twenty-seventh, to be known as "Holocaust Remembrance Day", February fourth, to be known as "Rosa Parks Day", February fifteenth, to be known as "Susan B. Anthony Day", February sixteenth, to be known as "Lithuanian Independence Day", February twenty-eighth, to be known as "Gulf War Veterans' Day", March fourth, to be known as "Pulaski Day", March tenth, to be known as "Harriet Tubman Day", March twenty-ninth, to be known as "Vietnam Veterans' Day", April ninth, to be known as "POW Recognition Day", April twenty-seventh, to be known as "Coretta Scott King Day", April twentyeighth, to be known as "Workers' Memorial Day", the first Tuesday in May to be known as "New York State Teacher Day", May seventeenth, to be known as "Thurgood Marshall Day", the first Sunday in June, to be known as "Children's Day", June second, to be known as "Italian Independence Day", June twelfth, to be known as "Women Veterans Recognition Day", June nineteenth, to be known as "Juneteenth Freedom Day", June twentyfifth, to be known as "Korean War Veterans' Day", August twenty-fourth, to be known as "Ukrainian Independence Day", August twenty-sixth, to be known as "Women's Equality Day", September eleventh, to be known as "Battle of Plattsburgh Day" and also to be known as "September 11th Remembrance Day", September thirteenth, to be known as "John Barry Day"
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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and also to be known as "Uncle Sam Day in the State of New York", September seventeenth, to be known as "Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben Memorial Day", the third Friday in September to be known as "New York State POW/MIA Recognition Day" except if such date of commemoration cannot be observed due to a religious holiday, such observances shall then be conducted on the second Friday of September, the last Saturday in September, to be known as "War of 1812 Day", the fourth Saturday of September, known as "Native-American Day", the last Sunday in September, to be known as "Gold Star Mothers' Day", October fifth, to be known as "Raoul Wallenberg Day", October eleventh, to be known as "New Netherland Day in the State of New York", October eighteenth, to be known as "Disabilities History Day", October twenty-seventh, to be known as "Theodore Roosevelt Day", November ninth, to be known as "Witness for Tolerance Day", November twelfth, to be known as "Elizabeth Cady Stanton Day", the third Tuesday in November to be known as "New York State School-Related Professionals Recognition Day", November thirtieth, to be known as "Shirley Chisholm Day", December third, to be known as "International Day of Persons with Disabilities", December seventh, to be known as "Pearl Harbor Day", December sixteenth, to be known as "Bastogne Day" and that day of the Asian lunar calendar designated as new year to be known as "Asian New Year".
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
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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 specific provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends subdivision 3 of Section 168-1 of the exec- utive 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 Hono- lulu, 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 Kore- an 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
2017-2018: S.1930 / A.1281 - Passed Senate
Fiscal implications
None known.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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