BILL ANALYSIS Ó ACR 110 Page 1 CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS ACR 110 (Wilk and Kim) As Amended February 23, 2016 Majority vote -------------------------------------------------------------------- |ASSEMBLY: | |(January 11, |SENATE: |37-0 |(February 25, | | | |2016) | | |2016) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------- (adopted by unanimous vote) Original Committee Reference: RLS. SUMMARY: Proclaims January 13, 2016, as Korean-American Day. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings: 1)On January 13, 1903, the history of Korean immigration to America began as 102 courageous Korean men, women, and children ventured across the Pacific Ocean aboard the S.S. Gaelic to land in Hawaii. 2)While the first Korean immigrants fought and sacrificed to establish themselves in the United States, their children grew up to be patriotic American citizens, served in the Armed Forces of the United States during World War II, and made other important contributions to mainstream America. ACR 110 Page 2 3)As the Korean-American community prepares for a new era and creates new history, Korean Americans must instill in the upcoming generations an appreciation for and pride in their own cultural heritage so that they may better contribute to the great State of California. The Senate amendments make technical changes and add coauthors to the resolution. FISCAL EFFECT: None Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0002627