ACR 112: Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict.
- Session Year: 2017-2018
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2017-09-25
This measure would commend Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict for their service to the United States.
This measure would commend Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict for their service to the United States.
This measure would commend Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict for their service to the United States.
This measure would commend Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict for their service to the United States.
WHEREAS, Korean and Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict served honorably throughout the conflict, fighting courageously both in and alongside the United States Armed Forces and often making the ultimate sacrifice, with many later becoming United States citizens; and
WHEREAS, The United States holds as its highest ideals freedom, democracy, and self-determination; and
WHEREAS, During the Vietnam conflict, more than 3 million members of the United States Armed Forces fought bravely to preserve and defend these ideals, among them many Korean Americans who valiantly and honorably served their country; and
WHEREAS, No fewer than 58,193 members of the United States Armed Forces were killed, more than 300,000 were wounded, and 2,000 are still missing in action; and
WHEREAS, The Republic of Korea joined the Vietnam conflict to support the United States Armed Forces and the cause of freedom at the request of the United States; and
WHEREAS, From 1964 until the last soldier left Saigon on March 23, 1973, 325,517 members of the Republic of Koreas armed forces served in Vietnam, the largest contribution of troops sent by an ally of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Republic of Korea forces fought bravely throughout the theater and were known for their dedication, tenacity, and effectiveness on the battlefield; and
WHEREAS, In addition to those Korean Americans who served in the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, some of whom gave their lives for their country, during the conflict, 4,407 Republic of Korea troops were killed and 17,606 were injured, many in defense of American friends and allies; and
WHEREAS, It is estimated that thousands of veterans of the Vietnam conflict who fought for the cause of the United States under the flag of the Republic of Korea currently reside in the United States and that most of them have become American citizens; and
WHEREAS, California has the most populous Korean diaspora in the world, with more than 452,000 people of Korean descent; and
WHEREAS, It is estimated that 20 percent of Korean veterans of the Vietnam conflict suffer from significant injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder, total disability, and the effects of the toxic defoliant Agent Orange; and
WHEREAS, Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict upheld the highest ideals of the United States through their dedicated service and considerable sacrifices, with many continuing to carry the visible and invisible wounds of war to this day; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature commends Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict for their service to the United States; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the American Legion Chinatown Post 628 and to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Korean and Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict served honorably throughout the conflict, fighting courageously both in and alongside the United States Armed Forces and often making the ultimate sacrifice, with many later becoming United States citizens; and
WHEREAS, The United States holds as its highest ideals freedom, democracy, and self-determination; and
WHEREAS, During the Vietnam conflict, more than 3 million members of the United States Armed Forces fought bravely to preserve and defend these ideals, among them many Korean Americans who valiantly and honorably served their country; and
WHEREAS, No fewer than 58,193 members of the United States Armed Forces were killed, more than 300,000 were wounded, and 2,000 are still missing in action; and
WHEREAS, The Republic of Korea joined the Vietnam conflict to support the United States Armed Forces and the cause of freedom at the request of the United States; and
WHEREAS, From 1964 until the last soldier left Saigon on March 23, 1973, 325,517 members of the Republic of Koreas armed forces served in Vietnam, the largest contribution of troops sent by an ally of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Republic of Korea forces fought bravely throughout the theater and were known for their dedication, tenacity, and effectiveness on the battlefield; and
WHEREAS, In addition to those Korean Americans who served in the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, some of whom gave their lives for their country, during the conflict, 4,407 Republic of Korea troops were killed and 17,606 were injured, many in defense of American friends and allies; and
WHEREAS, It is estimated that thousands of veterans of the Vietnam conflict who fought for the cause of the United States under the flag of the Republic of Korea currently reside in the United States and that most of them have become American citizens; and
WHEREAS, California has the most populous Korean diaspora in the world, with more than 452,000 people of Korean descent; and
WHEREAS, It is estimated that 20 percent of Korean veterans of the Vietnam conflict suffer from significant injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder, total disability, and the effects of the toxic defoliant Agent Orange; and
WHEREAS, Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict upheld the highest ideals of the United States through their dedicated service and considerable sacrifices, with many continuing to carry the visible and invisible wounds of war to this day; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature commends Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict for their service to the United States; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the American Legion Chinatown Post 628 and to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Korean and Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict served honorably throughout the conflict, fighting courageously both in and alongside the United States Armed Forces and often making the ultimate sacrifice, with many later becoming United States citizens; and
WHEREAS, The United States holds as its highest ideals freedom, democracy, and self-determination; and
WHEREAS, During the Vietnam conflict, more than 3 million members of the United States Armed Forces fought bravely to preserve and defend these ideals, with some troops still missing in action; among them many Korean Americans who valiantly and honorably served their country; and
WHEREAS, Not less No fewer than 58,193 members of the United States Armed Forces were killed, more than 300,000 were wounded, and 2,000 are still missing in action; and
WHEREAS, Soldiers from the The Republic of Korea were sent to joined the Vietnam conflict to support the United States Armed Forces and the cause of freedom at the request of the United States; and
WHEREAS, From 1964 until the last soldier left Saigon on March 23, 1973, 325,517 Korean soldiers members of the Republic of Koreas armed forces served in Vietnam, making Korean soldiers the second largest contingent of troops sent by allies of the largest contribution of troops sent by an ally of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Korean troops Republic of Korea forces fought bravely throughout the theater and were known for their dedication, tenacity, and effectiveness on the battlefield; and
WHEREAS, During the conflict, 5,099 Korean soldiers were killed and 10,962 were injured, In addition to those Korean Americans who served in the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, some of whom gave their lives for their country, during the conflict, 4,407 Republic of Korea troops were killed and 17,606 were injured, many in defense of American friends and allies; and
WHEREAS, It is estimated that thousands of Korean veterans of the Vietnam conflict who fought for the cause of the United States under the flag of the Republic of Korea currently reside in the United States and that most of them have become American citizens; and
WHEREAS, California has the most populous Korean diaspora in the world, with over more than 452,000 people of Korean descent; and
WHEREAS, It is estimated that 20 percent of Korean veterans of the Vietnam conflict suffer from significant injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder, total disability, and the effects of the toxic defoliant Agent Orange; and
WHEREAS, Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict upheld the highest ideals of the United States through their dedicated service and considerable sacrifices, with many continuing to carry the visible and invisible wounds of war to this day; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature commends Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict for their service to the United States; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the American Legion Chinatown Post 628 and to the author for appropriate distribution.
WHEREAS, Korean veterans of the Vietnam conflict served honorably throughout the conflict, fighting courageously alongside the United States Armed Forces and often making the ultimate sacrifice, with many later becoming United States citizens; and
WHEREAS, The United States holds as its highest ideals freedom, democracy, and self-determination; and
WHEREAS, During the Vietnam conflict, more than 3 million members of the United States Armed Forces fought bravely to preserve and defend these ideals, with some troops still missing in action; and
WHEREAS, Not less than 58,193 members of the United States Armed Forces were killed, more than 300,000 were wounded, and 2,000 are still missing in action; and
WHEREAS, Soldiers from the Republic of Korea were sent to the Vietnam conflict to support the United States Armed Forces and the cause of freedom at the request of the United States; and
WHEREAS, From 1964 until the last soldier left Saigon on March 23, 1973, 325,517 Korean soldiers served in Vietnam, making Korean soldiers the second largest contingent of troops sent by allies of the United States; and
WHEREAS, Korean troops fought bravely throughout the theater and were known for their dedication, tenacity, and effectiveness on the battlefield; and
WHEREAS, During the conflict, 5,099 Korean soldiers were killed and 10,962 were injured, many in defense of American friends and allies; and
WHEREAS, It is estimated that thousands of Korean veterans of the Vietnam conflict currently reside in the United States and that most of them have become American citizens; and
WHEREAS, California has the most populous Korean diaspora in the world, with over 452,000 people of Korean descent; and
WHEREAS, It is estimated that 20 percent of Korean veterans of the Vietnam conflict suffer from significant injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder, total disability, and the effects of the toxic defoliant Agent Orange; and
WHEREAS, Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict upheld the highest ideals of the United States through their dedicated service and considerable sacrifices, with many continuing to carry the visible and invisible wounds of war to this day; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature commends Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict for their service to the United States; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the American Legion Chinatown Post 628 and to the author for appropriate distribution.
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| Sep 25, 2017 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 201, Statutes of 2017. |
| Sep 25, 2017 | Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State at 3 p.m. |
| Sep 15, 2017 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Sep 14, 2017 | Adopted and to Assembly. |
| Sep 7, 2017 | From committee: Ordered to third reading. |
| Sep 6, 2017 | In Senate. To Com. on RLS. |
| Sep 5, 2017 | Coauthors revised. |
| Aug 24, 2017 | Amended. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug 23, 2017 | From committee: Amend, and be adopted as amended. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (August 22). |
| Jul 21, 2017 | Coauthors revised. |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Referred to Com. on V.A. |
| Jul 13, 2017 | From printer. |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Introduced. To print. |
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| Sep 14, 2017 | Assembly 3rd Reading ACR112 Choi et al. By Nguyen | Senate Floor |
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| Aug 22, 2017 | Be adopted as amended. | Assembly Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| American G.I Forum of California | ** Support | Sep 8, 2017 |
| American Legion Chinatown Post 628 | ** Support | Sep 8, 2017 |
| American Legion, Chinatown Post 628- Sponsor | ** Support | Aug 22, 2017 |
| American Legion-Department of California | ** Support | Sep 8, 2017 |
| AMVETS-Department of California | ** Support | Sep 8, 2017 |
| California Association Of County Veterans Service Officers | ** Support | Sep 8, 2017 |
| California Council of Chapters | ** Support | Sep 8, 2017 |
| California State Commanders Veterans Council | ** Support | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Military Officers Association of America | ** Support | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Vietnam Veterans of America-California State Council | ** Support | Sep 8, 2017 |
Office of Senate Floor Analyses (916) 651-1520 Fax: (916) 327-4478 | ACR 112 |
THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 112
Amended: 8/24/17 in Assembly
ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 9/5/17
SUBJECT: Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict
SOURCE: American Legion Chinatown Post 628
DIGEST:
This resolution commends Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict for their service to the United States.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Korean and Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict served honorably throughout the conflict, fighting courageously both in and alongside the United States Armed Forces and often making the ultimate sacrifice, with many later becoming United States citizens.
- During the Vietnam conflict, more than 3 million members of the United States Armed Forces fought bravely to preserve and defend these ideals, among them many Korean Americans who valiantly and honorably served their country.
- The Republic of Korea joined the Vietnam conflict to support the United States Armed Forces and the cause of freedom at the request of the United States.
- Republic of Korea forces fought bravely throughout the theater and were known for their dedication, tenacity, and effectiveness on the battlefield.
- In addition to those Korean Americans who served in the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, some of whom gave their lives for their country, during the conflict, 4,407 Republic of Korea troops were killed and 17,606 were injured, many in defense of American friends and allies.
- It is estimated that thousands of veterans of the Vietnam conflict who fought for the cause of the United States under the flag of the Republic of Korea currently reside in the United States and that most of them have become American citizens.
- Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict upheld the highest ideals of the United States through their dedicated service and considerable sacrifices, with many continuing to carry the visible and invisible wounds of war to this day.
This resolution commends Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict for their service to the United States.
Comments
According to the author,
The Vietnam Conflict led to the deaths of 58,193 Americans and countless South Vietnamese soldiers and civilians. However often forgotten are the 5,099 Korean soldiers killed in the conflict and the nearly 11,000 injured.
South Korean soldiers often fought in some of the harshest battles of the Vietnam Conflict, including the battles of Trah Bin Dong, Phu Cat Mountain, and Operation Oh Jac Kyu. Many of their operations protected U.S. forces from enemy attacks and prevented the loss of American, South Vietnamese, and further Korean Lives.
Over the nine year span of the war, over 325,000 South Korean soldiers served in Vietnam, the second highest contribution amongst the United States’ allies. Many of those Koreans who fought in Vietnam for the Republic of Korea alongside American Armed Forces would come to reside in California as United States Citizens.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No
American Legion Chinatown Post 628 (source)
American G.I Forum of California
American Legion-Department of California
AMVETS-Department of California
California Association of County Veterans Service Officers
California Council of Chapters
California State Commanders Veterans Council
Military Officers Association of America
Vietnam Veterans of America-California State Council
None received
Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520
9/8/17 20:39:18
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ATR Bill Id:ACR 112
Author:(Choi)
As Introduced Ver:August 24, 2017
Majority
Committee | Votes | Ayes | Noes |
Veterans Affairs | 8-0 | Chávez, Daly, Frazier, Gloria, Mathis, Quirk-Silva, Salas, Voepel |
SUMMARY: Commends Korean-American veterans of the Vietnam War for their service, both in the United States Armed Forces and, where applicable, in the armed forces of the Republic of Korea. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:
- Korean veterans of the Vietnam conflict served honorably throughout the conflict, fighting courageously alongside the United States Armed Forces and often making the ultimate sacrifice, with many later becoming United States citizens.
- The United States holds as its highest ideals freedom, democracy, and self-determination.
- During the Vietnam conflict, more than 3 million members of the United States Armed Forces fought bravely to preserve and defend these ideals, with some troops still missing in action.
- Not less than 58,193 members of the United States Armed Forces were killed, more than 300,000 were wounded, and 2,000 are still missing in action.
- Soldiers from the Republic of Korea were sent to the Vietnam conflict to support the United States Armed Forces and the cause of freedom at the request of the United States.
- From 1964 until the last soldier left Saigon on March 23, 1973, 325,517 Korean soldiers served in Vietnam, making Korean soldiers the second largest contingent of troops sent by allies of the United States.
- Korean troops fought bravely throughout the theater and were known for their dedication, tenacity, and effectiveness on the battlefield.
- During the conflict, 5,099 Korean soldiers were killed and 10,962 were injured, many in defense of American friends and allies.
- It is estimated that thousands of Korean veterans of the Vietnam conflict currently reside in the United States and that most of them have become American citizens.
- California has the most populous Korean diaspora in the world, with over 452,000 people of Korean descent.
- It is estimated that 20% of Korean veterans of the Vietnam conflict suffer from significant injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder, total disability, and the effects of the toxic defoliant Agent Orange.
- Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict upheld the highest ideals of the United States through their dedicated service and considerable sacrifices, with many continuing to carry the visible and invisible wounds of war to this day.
- The Legislature commends Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict for their service to the United States.
Analysis Prepared by: Christian Burkin / V.A. / (916) 319-3550 FN: 0001433
Date of Hearing: August 22, 2017
ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS
Jacqui Irwin, Chair
ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 112 (
Author:Choi) – As Introduced Ver:July 12, 2017
SUBJECT: Korean American veterans of the Vietnam conflict
SUMMARY: AS PROPOSED TO BE AMENDED This measure commends Korean-American veterans of the Vietnam War for their service, both in the United States Armed Forces and, where applicable, in the armed forces of the Republic of Korea.
EXISTING LAW: Similar resolutions have been passed by the United States Congress (House Resolution 204, 2013-2014), the Pennsylvania General Assembly (House Resolution 574), and the Council of the City of Philadelphia (Resolution No. 160705), among others.
FISCAL EFFECT: This bill is not keyed fiscal.
COMMENTS:
AS PROPOSED TO BE AMENDED
Committee amendments make technical, historical and nomenclatural amendments that clarify that Korean-American veterans of the Vietnam war include those who fought for the U.S. Armed Forces and those who fought for the Republic of Korea and subsequently obtained U.S. citizenship; render casualty figures consistent with the verifiable historical record, and recognize the participation in the Vietnam War of all service components.
According to the author:
“South Korean soldiers often fought in some of the harshest battles of the Vietnam Conflict, including the battles of Trah Bin Dong, Phu Cat Mountain, and Operation Oh Jac Kyu. Many of their operations protected U.S. forces from enemy attacks and prevented the loss of American, South Vietnamese, and further Korean Lives.
Over the nine year span of the war, over 325,000 South Korean soldiers served in Vietnam, the second highest contribution amongst the United States’ allies. Many of those Koreans who fought in Vietnam for the Republic of Korea alongside American Armed Forces would come to reside in California as United States Citizens.
Additionally, California has become home to the largest Korean diaspora in the world with nearly half a million Californians being those of Korean descent. And yet many of these Koreans are veterans of a war that left both physical and psychological scars on many. Nearly 20 percent of Korean veterans of the Vietnam War suffer from disabilities, the effects of exposure to Agent Orange, and post-traumatic stress disorder. ACR 112 recognizes the Korean Veterans of the Vietnam Conflict who served honorably and fought courageously alongside the Armed Services of the United States. Many of these Republic of Korea veterans later became proud citizens of this nation.”
REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:
Support
American Legion, Chinatown Post 628- SPONSOR
American G.I Forum of California
American Legion, Department of California
AMVETS, Department of California,
California Association of County Veterans Service Officers
California State Commanders Veterans Council
Military Officers Association of America, California Council of Chapters
Vietnam Veterans of America, California State Council
Opposition
None on file.
Analysis Prepared by: Christian Burkin / V.A. / (916) 319-3550
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