CA ACR142

Proclaims January 13, 2020, as Korean American Day in California, commemorating the arrival of 102 Korean immigrants in Hawaii on January 13, 1903, aboard the S.S. Gaelic.

Recognizes Korean Americans' historical contributions including establishment of communities in San Francisco, agricultural work in California's San Joaquin Valley and Sacramento Valley, and military service during World War II.

Documents the demographic growth of Korean Americans from approximately 25,000 in 1960 to over 1.7 million by 2010, representing a 67-fold increase.

Acknowledges Los Angeles as home to over 250,000 Korean Americans, the largest Korean American population in the United States, with Koreatown playing a crucial role in community development.

Honors Korean American contributions to California across finance, technology, law, medicine, education, sports, media, arts, military, and government sectors.