H.R. No. 208

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Federation of Korean Associations USA
	celebrated Korean American Day on January 13, 2023; and
	WHEREAS, Just over 100 emigrants from Korea arrived in Hawaii
	on January 13, 1903, commencing the first significant wave of
	Korean immigration to the U.S.; since then, Korean Americans have
	made many vital contributions to our country, including
	distinguished service in the military during our nation's wars, as
	well as significant achievements in science, medicine,
	engineering, architecture, art, literature, and the performing
	arts; in 2005, both houses of the U.S. Congress passed resolutions
	recognizing the contributions of Korean Americans and encouraging
	the celebration of Korean American Day every January 13th; and
	WHEREAS, Representing more than 2.7 million Korean
	Americans, the Federation of Korean Associations USA is dedicated
	to supporting the activities of Korean American associations across
	the United States; these organizations work to advance the
	interests of the Korean American community, celebrate Korean
	culture and history, and promote volunteer and community service
	opportunities; and
	WHEREAS, On the anniversary of the arrival of the first wave
	of Korean immigrants to our nation, it is a great pleasure to join
	with the Federation of Korean Associations USA in celebrating the
	vibrancy of Korean American culture and the myriad accomplishments
	of Korean Americans; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize January 13, 2023, as Korean American
	Day and extend to all those associated with the Federation of Korean
	Associations USA sincere best wishes for the future.
	Jetton
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 208 was adopted by the House on March
	8, 2023, by the following vote:  Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not
	voting.
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	Chief Clerk of the House