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House committee reports resolution recognizing June 19, 2025 as Korean American Citizenship Day
Summary
The House State Government Committee voted to report House Resolution 135, which recognizes June 19, 2025 as Korean American Citizenship Day in Pennsylvania. Prime sponsor Representative Malagari described the measure as honoring Korean American civic contributions.
The House State Government Committee voted to report House Resolution 135 recognizing June 19, 2025, as Korean American Citizenship Day in Pennsylvania.
Representative Malagari, the resolution's prime sponsor, told the committee the day commemorates the 135th anniversary of Dr. Philip Jae-sun (transcript: “doctor Philip Jason”) being naturalized as the first Korean immigrant to become a U.S. citizen from Pennsylvania. Malagari said the resolution honors Korean Americans’ contributions to local communities, schools and businesses and “affirms our commitment to embracing the diversity that strengthens our commonwealth.”
Committee members voted to report the nonbinding resolution to the full House. Chair Hill Evans called the roll and, after the recorded ayes, announced “The motion passes.” The resolution will be forwarded from committee for further consideration by the House.
The resolution is ceremonial and does not create a regulatory requirement or appropriations change. No public testimony was recorded in the committee minutes on the item.
