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SR 1135

SENATE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING AUGUST 15, 2025 AS THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KOREAN DAY OF INDEPENDENCE AND 2025 AS THE 50TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE KOREAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RHODE ISLAND

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Frank Ciccone and 4 co-sponsors

Rhode Island honors the Korean Day of Independence and KAARI’s 50th anniversary, recognizing KAARI’s role in cultural exchange and civic inclusion.

06/05/2025 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 1135

Summary of Rhode Island Senate Resolution SR 1135

Overview

  • Type: Senate Resolution (ceremonial, non-binding)
  • Title: Joyously celebrating August 15, 2025 as the 80th anniversary of the Korean Day of Independence and 2025 as the 50th year anniversary of the founding of the Korean American Association of Rhode Island
  • Sponsor: Senators Ciccone, Ujifusa, Gu, Tikoian, and Gallo
  • Introduced: June 4, 2025
  • Status: Read and passed by the Senate on June 5, 2025; Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar on June 4, 2025
  • Key action: Directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the Korean American Association of Rhode Island (KAARI)

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution affirms Rhode Island’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal treatment of diverse cultures and belief systems.
  • It publicly commemorates:
    • August 15, 2025 as the 80th anniversary of the Korean Day of Independence (Korea’s independence from Japanese rule in 1945)
    • 2025 as the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Korean American Association of Rhode Island (KAARI, founded in 1975)
  • It recognizes KAARI’s role in promoting friendship, welfare, education, cultural exchange, and goodwill between Koreans and Americans.

Key Provisions

  • Acknowledgments:
    • Korea gained independence on August 15, 1945; the Republic of Korea was established three years later.
    • Korea Day is historically celebrated with festivals and community observances.
    • KAARI’s mission to foster cultural exchange and mutual understanding within Rhode Island and beyond.
  • Ceremonial Purpose:
    • Expresses joint pride in Rhode Island’s and KAARI’s contributions to the state’s cultural landscape.
  • Directive:
    • The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to transmit a duly certified copy of the resolution to KAARI.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Korean American Association of Rhode Island (KAARI)
  • Secondary: Rhode Island’s Korean American community and the broader public, through formal recognition by the General Assembly

Procedural History and Timelines

  • Introduced: June 4, 2025
  • Placement on Senate Consent Calendar: June 4–5, 2025
  • Senate Action: Read and passed on June 5, 2025
  • Next Steps: If replicated or considered by the Rhode Island House of Representatives, the measure would typically require passage by both chambers to finalize as a formal expression of the General Assembly.

Background and Context

  • The resolution references Rhode Island’s long-standing practice of recognizing and celebrating the diversity of its cultural communities.
  • It cites historical milestones: Korea’s independence in 1945, the subsequent establishment of the Republic of Korea, and the local milestone of KAARI’s founding in 1975, along with a 1979 proclamation by Governor Garrahy declaring August 15 as Korea Day in Rhode Island.

Impact and Practical Effect

  • No fiscal or regulatory changes are enacted.
  • The resolution serves as a ceremonial recognition intended to honor and highlight the contributions of the Korean American community in Rhode Island and to reinforce inclusive civic values.
  • It may inform public commemorations, educational programs, and cultural exchanges within the state.

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

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