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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2024 | |
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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N | |
CELEBRATING MAY 21, 2024, AS "KOREA DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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Introduced By: Senators Ujifusa, Gu, Raptakis, F. Lombardi, Felag, Ciccone, E Morgan, | |
Date Introduced: May 21, 2024 | |
Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration | |
1 | WHEREAS, The cornerstone of Rhode Island's founding principles is acceptance and |
2 | equality for the numerous beliefs and various cultures that make our State and this Country so |
3 | great, and thus proud to be the home of numerous ethnic communities; and |
4 | WHEREAS, Rhode Island's Korean American community imparts a rich history and |
5 | vitality through their presence. Our State's identity and strength is reflected in the traditions and |
6 | observances celebrated by its various cultures and populations; and |
7 | WHEREAS, Korea emerged from the ashes of the Korean War in 1950 to become a |
8 | nation that has achieved and succeeded as a leader in democracy and economic development in |
9 | Asia; and |
10 | WHEREAS, In addition, South Korea has risen as a cultural and inspiring powerhouse |
11 | globally with the widespread diffusion of Hallyu and the emergence of KPOP music, tourism and |
12 | worldwide love of Korean cuisine as part of the Korean Wave; and |
13 | WHEREAS, The sacrifices and dedication of Korean War veterans from the State of |
14 | Rhode Island contributed to the establishment of the enduring Republic of Korea-United States |
15 | (ROK-US) alliance in 1953, rooted in common values of freedom and democracy and evolving |
16 | into a Global Comprehensive Strategic Alliance; and |
17 | WHEREAS, Under the tenure of Kim Jae-hui, the Consul General of the Republic of |
18 | Korea in Boston, there has been a greater mutual understanding, outreach, and cooperation |
19 | between Korea and Rhode Island that has matured and been strengthened in the Ocean State; and |
20 | WHEREAS, Economically, South Korea is an important trade partner for Rhode Island |
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1 | with exports of $41 million (USO), making it one of the top fifteen exporters for the State; and |
2 | WHEREAS, In addition, the Korean American Association of Rhode Island (KAARI) |
3 | was founded in 1975, with the desire to celebrate and share Korean culture with Rhode Island. |
4 | The organization is dedicated to promoting friendship, welfare, and education among its |
5 | members, and contributes to beneficial cultural exchanges and international goodwill between |
6 | Koreans and Americans in our State; and |
7 | WHEREAS, The Korean community in Rhode Island is an essential element in our |
8 | State's journey towards understanding, mutual respect, and common purpose for all people, and is |
9 | a vital component in our State's economic health; now, therefore be it |
10 | RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby celebrates May 21, |
11 | 2024, as "Korea Day" in the State of Rhode Island. We furthermore extend our deepest respect |
12 | and appreciation to the Rhode Island Korean community for all that it has contributed to the rich |
13 | diversity of our State and New England as a whole; and be it further |
14 | RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to |
15 | transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the Korean American Association of Rhode |
16 | Island and to Kim Jae-hui, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Boston. |
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