Assembly adopts ACR 1 recognizing Oct. 23 as Korean Ginseng Day; authors and Korean delegation introduced

The California State Assembly on June 4 adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution 1, establishing October 23 as Korean Ginseng Day in California. The chamber adopted the resolution by voice vote after the author and several members described ginseng's cultural and health significance and introduced a visiting delegation from the Republic of Korea.

Assemblymember Quirk Silva, the resolution's author, said the day would "honor the excellence of Korean ginseng and the deep cultural ties between the United States and Korea," and described ginseng as "a symbol of wisdom, tradition, and resilience." Quirk Silva noted a large Korean American population in his district and asked members for their support.

Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez and other joint authors spoke in support. Gonzalez told members he is a "frequent consumer of ginseng" and urged colleagues to support the resolution. The clerk opened the roll for co-authors and the floor added 62 co-authors without objection. The Assembly then took a voice vote and the speaker announced "The ayes have it. The resolution is adopted."

The floor record includes multiple guest introductions tied to the resolution. Quirk Silva introduced visitors from Korea, including officials and representatives from the Korea Agro Trade Center and Korea Ginseng Corp., and told members that ginseng tea had been placed on members' desks.

Formal action: ACR 1 was adopted by voice vote following addition of 62 co-authors. The resolution proclaims October 23 as a day to recognize Korean ginseng; it is ceremonial and does not appropriate funds.

What the floor record does not include: The resolution text in full and any state actions beyond the ceremonial recognition (no appropriation or regulatory change was included in the floor remarks).