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ACR 10

Relative to Korean American Day.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 68 co-sponsors

Proclaims January 13, 2025 as Korean American Day in California to honor Korean American history, contributions, and heritage.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 3, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · ACR 10

Summary — ACR 10 (Mark González): Relative to Korean American Day

Purpose

ACR 10 is a concurrent resolution that proclaims January 13, 2025, as Korean American Day in California. Its purpose is symbolic: to recognize and honor the history, contributions, and cultural heritage of Korean Americans in California and the United States.

Key provisions

  • Officially proclaims January 13, 2025, as Korean American Day.
  • Recites historical findings about Korean immigration and community development, including:
    • Arrival of 102 Korean immigrants on January 13, 1903.
    • Early Korean political organizations and publications established in San Francisco.
    • Migration and growth of Korean American communities in Los Angeles and Orange County.
    • The role of the 1965 amendments to the federal Immigration and Nationality Act in enabling later immigration.
    • Growth of people of Korean ancestry in the U.S. to over 2,000,000 and founding of the National Association of Korean Americans (NAKA) in 1994.
    • Recognition of the 100th anniversary of Korean immigration by U.S. Senate Resolution S.R. 185 and a 2003 presidential proclamation.
  • Urges appreciation of Korean American heritage among younger generations.
  • Directs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to transmit copies of the resolution to the author for distribution.

Background and findings (selected)

The text highlights the century-plus history of Korean immigration, demographic notes (e.g., Los Angeles with >250,000 Korean Americans; Orange County as a major population center), contribution across fields (finance, technology, law, medicine, arts, military, education), and cultural influence (Hallyu — K‑Pop, K‑Drama, K‑Food).

Who is affected / impact

  • Primarily a ceremonial and declaratory measure — it raises public awareness and honors the Korean American community.
  • No regulatory, programmatic, or funding changes; no obligations imposed on state agencies or private parties.

Legal and fiscal effect

  • Classification: concurrent resolution (non‑binding, expresses legislative sentiment).
  • Fiscal Committee: NO — no fiscal effect reported.

Legislative timeline and status

  • Introduced: December 20, 2024 (Author: Assemblymember Mark González).
  • Amendments and committee actions: Jan 6, Jan 7, Jan 9, 2025 (multiple referrals and corrections).
  • Senate adoption: January 13, 2025.
  • Assembly adoption: January 30, 2025 (Ayes 36, Noes 0).
  • Enrolled and filed with Secretary of State: February 4, 2025 (4:00 p.m.).
  • Chaptered by Secretary of State: Res. Chapter 3, Statutes of 2025.

Note: While the resolution recognizes that Korean American Day is observed annually on January 13, ACR 10 specifically proclaims the date for 2025 and serves as an official legislative recognition.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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