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Measure SR 54
Authors Choi  
Coauthors: Alvarado-Gil   Archuleta   Arreguín   Ashby   Blakespear   Cabaldon   Durazo   Grayson   Hurtado   Jones   Laird   Niello   Ochoa Bogh   Padilla   Richardson   Seyarto   Strickland   Valladares   Weber Pierson   Wiener  
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Relating To
Title Relative to Korean Independence Day.
Last Action Dt 2025-08-27
State Enrolled
Status Passed
Active? Y
Vote Required None
Appropriation None
Fiscal Committee None
Local Program None
Substantive Changes None
Urgency None
Tax Levy None
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2025-08-25     Read. Adopted. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 2254.)
2025-08-21     Ordered to special consent calendar.
2025-07-16     From committee: Ordered to third reading.
2025-07-03     Introduced. Referred to Com. on RLS.
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Enrolled     2025-08-27
Introduced     2025-07-03
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Last Version Text Digest 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.