1.0" ?> 20250SR__005498ENR 98 INTRODUCED 2025-07-03 PASSED_SENATE 2025-08-25 ENROLLED 2025-08-27 2025 0 SR 54 ENR Introduced by Senator Choi (Coauthors: Senators Alvarado-Gil, Archuleta, Arreguín, Ashby, Blakespear, Cabaldon, Durazo, Grayson, Hurtado, Jones, Laird, Niello, Ochoa Bogh, Padilla, Richardson, Seyarto, Strickland, Valladares, Weber Pierson, and Wiener) LEAD_AUTHOR SENATE Choi COAUTHOR SENATE Alvarado-Gil COAUTHOR SENATE Archuleta COAUTHOR SENATE Arreguín COAUTHOR SENATE Ashby COAUTHOR SENATE Blakespear COAUTHOR SENATE Cabaldon COAUTHOR SENATE Durazo COAUTHOR SENATE Grayson COAUTHOR SENATE Hurtado COAUTHOR SENATE Jones COAUTHOR SENATE Laird COAUTHOR SENATE Niello COAUTHOR SENATE Ochoa Bogh COAUTHOR SENATE Padilla COAUTHOR SENATE Richardson COAUTHOR SENATE Seyarto COAUTHOR SENATE Strickland COAUTHOR SENATE Valladares COAUTHOR SENATE Weber Pierson COAUTHOR SENATE Wiener Relative to Korean Independence Day. Korean Independence Day

WHEREAS, August 15, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Korea; and

WHEREAS, Korean Independence Day or Gwangbokjeol, commemorates the liberation of Korea from Japanese colonization on August 15, 1945; and

WHEREAS, The thousands of brave Korean service members and civilians who lost their lives or were imprisoned fighting for independence are a testament to the Republic of Korea’s enduring strength and resiliency; and

WHEREAS, On Korean Independence Day, Koreans throughout the world unite to commemorate this day through parades, concerts, and celebrations that showcase Korea’s rich cultural heritage; and

WHEREAS, California is home to more than 530,000 Korean Americans who celebrate this important holiday; and

WHEREAS, The Korean American community has enriched the cultural, social, and economic landscape of California; and

WHEREAS, Korean Independence Day is an opportunity to celebrate the great contributions of Korean Americans to the United States; and

WHEREAS, The Republic of Korea and the United States are historic allies that share common values and objectives through economic interdependence and national security; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That August 15, 2025, is hereby commemorated as Korean Independence Day; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.