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PA HR135
Resolution
Status
3/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steven Malagari
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AI Summary
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Designates June 19, 2025, as "Korean-American Citizenship Day" in Pennsylvania to commemorate the 135th anniversary of the first Korean immigrant naturalization in the United States
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Honors Philip Jaisohn, who became the first Korean-American citizen on June 19, 1890, and resided in Media, Pennsylvania, where he championed Korean independence
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Recognizes Jaisohn's role in organizing the First Korean Congress in Philadelphia (April 14-16, 1919) alongside Syngman Rhee, where they proclaimed the Korean Declaration of Independence
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Acknowledges contributions of Korean Americans across law, medicine, business, education, architecture, the arts, and government at federal, state, and local levels
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Encourages observance of the day to support immigrant naturalization and active civic participation
Legislative Description
Recognizing June 19, 2025, as "Korean-American Citizenship Day" in Pennsylvania to celebrate the first naturalization of a Korean-American citizen in 1890.
Last Action
Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
6/20/2025