Amended in Assembly April 11, 2013

California Legislature—2013–14 Regular Session

Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 7

Introduced by Assembly Member Wagner

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(Coauthors: Senators Berryhill and Fuller)

January 22, 2013

Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 7—Relative to Korean War Armistice Day.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL’S DIGEST

ACR 7, as amended, Wagner. Korean War Armistice Day.

This measure would proclaim July 27, 2013, as Korean War Armistice Day. It would urge Californians to remember the Korean War and those who fought against communism. It would also urge Governor Jerry Brown to proclaim July 27, 2013, as Korean War Armistice Day and instruct all state departments, agencies, interested groups, organizations, and individuals to fly the United States flag at half-mast on July 27, 2013, in memory of the veterans who died as a result of their service in Korea.

Fiscal committee: no.

WHEREAS, On June 25, 1950, Communist armed forces from
North Korea violently disrupted the peace in the Land of the
Morning Calm as they crossed the 38th parallel and invaded South
Korea; and

WHEREAS, The Communist forces advanced rapidly and
ruthlessly and, at the outset, appeared close to an easy victory.
President Harry S. Truman, recognizing the threat to South Koreans
and their democracy, responded swiftly and decisively. On June
27, 1950, President Truman committed the first United States
forces to combat in South Korea; and

WHEREAS, On some of the world’s harshest terrain, through
the scorching heat of summer and numbing cold of winter, soldiers
from California fought to push the Communist North Koreans
back toward the 38th parallel; and

WHEREAS, Through months of attack and counterattack, falling
back and regaining ground, United States troops and our allies
refused to succumb to the attacks of enemy Communist forces.
Finally, negotiators signed an armistice agreement at Panmunjom
on July 27, 1953. Communist North Korean forces withdrew across
the 38th parallel, and the Republic of South Korea regained its
status as a free, democratic nation; and

WHEREAS, The veterans who fought in the Korean War will
never forget their experiences fighting for freedom against
communism and neither will their families. These veterans paved
the way for the foundation of peace and freedom that so many
enjoy today; and

WHEREAS, In later years, while the Korean War would
sometimes be called “The Forgotten War,” although more than
34,000 American lives were lost in combat, 92,000 were wounded,
and more than 8,000 were listed as missing in action or taken
prisoner, the members of the California Legislature have not
forgotten. We pay homage to the courage of our veterans who
fought in Korea and to those who died there or whose fate is still
unknown. We recall the grief of their families and the gratitude of
the people of South Korea; and

WHEREAS, It is fitting that all Californians should take time
and gather to observe the anniversary of the Korean War Armistice
Day and honor our veterans who so courageously protect freedom;
now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate
thereof concurring, That the Legislature urges Californians to
observe the anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Day and
hereby proclaims July 27, 2013, as Korean War Armistice Day,
calling upon all Californians to observe this with appropriate
ceremonies and activities that honor and give thanks to our
distinguished Korean War veterans; and be it further

Resolved, That the Legislature urges Governor Jerry Brown to
proclaim July 27, 2013, as Korean War Armistice Day and instruct
all state departments, agencies, interest groups, organizations, and
individuals to fly the flag of the United States at half-mast on July
27, 2013, in memory of the Californians who died as a result of
their service in Korea; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies
of this resolution to the Department of Veterans Affairs and to the
author for appropriate distribution.