This measure would commend South Korea for hosting the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and the XII Paralympic Winter Games and offer wishes for a safe and successful Olympic and Paralympic Games.

This measure would commend South Korea for hosting the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and the XII Paralympic Winter Games and offer wishes for a safe and successful Olympic and Paralympic Games.

This measure would commend South Korea for hosting the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and the XII Paralympic Winter Games and offer wishes for a safe and successful Olympic and Paralympic Games.

This measure would commend South Korea for hosting the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and the XII Paralympic Winter Games and offer wishes for a safe and successful Olympic and Paralympic Games.

This measure would commend South Korea for hosting the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and the XII Paralympic Winter Games and offer wishes for a safe and successful Olympic and Paralympic Games.

WHEREAS, The XXIII Olympic Winter Games will take place from February 9 through February 25, 2018, in PyeongChang, South Korea; and

WHEREAS, The XII Paralympic Winter Games will take place from March 9 through March 18, 2018, in PyeongChang, South Korea; and

WHEREAS, South Korea is hosting the Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games for the first time; and

WHEREAS, South Korea first hosted the Summer Olympic Games 30 years ago in 1988 with the successful XXIV Summer Olympics; and

WHEREAS, Heightened political and military tension continues to exist on the Korean Peninsula; and

WHEREAS, The Olympic Spirit is intended to promote peace and harmony throughout the world through international sports; and

WHEREAS, In the Olympic Spirit, South Korea and North Korea symbolically marched as one team at the opening ceremonies of the XXVII and XXVIII Olympic Games in 2000 and 2004 respectively, but competed separately; and

WHEREAS, South Korea and North Korea plan to march under a united flag at the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Winter Games in 2018 and will compete together on their first joint Olympic team; and

WHEREAS, PyeongChang, South Korea, is anticipated to host the largest number of participating countries in the history of the Olympic Winter Games; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the people of California and the Legislature strongly commend South Korea for hosting the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and the XII Paralympic Winter Games; and be it further

Resolved, That the people of California and the Legislature extend their best wishes to South Korea for a safe and successful Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games; and be it further

Resolved, That North Koreas participation in the Olympic Winter Games is welcomed and will lay the foundation for peace and harmony between the two countries and eventually contribute to world peace; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the South Korean Consulate General offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles and to the author.

WHEREAS, The XXIII Olympic Winter Games will take place from February 9 through February 25, 2018, in PyeongChang, South Korea; and

WHEREAS, The XII Paralympic Winter Games will take place from March 9 through March 18, 2018, in PyeongChang, South Korea; and

WHEREAS, South Korea is hosting the Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games for the first time; and

WHEREAS, South Korea first hosted the Summer Olympic Games 30 years ago in 1988 with the successful XXIV Summer Olympics; and

WHEREAS, Heightened political and military tension continues to exist on the Korean Peninsula; and

WHEREAS, The Olympic Spirit is intended to promote peace and harmony throughout the world through international sports; and

WHEREAS, In the Olympic Spirit, South Korea and North Korea symbolically marched as one team at the opening ceremonies of the XXVII and XXVIII Olympic Games in 2000 and 2004 respectively, but competed separately; and

WHEREAS, South Korea and North Korea plan to march under a united flag at the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Winter Games in 2018 and will compete together on their first joint Olympic team; and

WHEREAS, PyeongChang, South Korea, is anticipated to host the largest number of participating countries in the history of the Olympic Winter Games; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the people of California and the Legislature strongly commend South Korea for hosting the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and the XII Paralympic Winter Games; and be it further

Resolved, That the people of California and the Legislature extend their best wishes to South Korea for a safe and successful Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games; and be it further

Resolved, That North Koreas participation in the Olympic Winter Games is welcomed and will lay the foundation for peace and harmony between the two countries and eventually contribute to world peace; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the South Korean Consulate General offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles and to the author.

WHEREAS, The XXIII Olympic Winter Games will take place from February 9 through February 25, 2018, in PyeongChang, South Korea; and

WHEREAS, The XII Paralympic Winter Games will take place from March 9 through March 18, 2018, in PyeongChang, South Korea; and

WHEREAS, South Korea is hosting the Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games for the first time; and

WHEREAS, South Korea first hosted the Summer Olympic Games 30 years ago in 1988 with the successful XXIV Summer Olympics; and

WHEREAS, Heightened political and military tension continues to exist on the Korean Peninsula; and

WHEREAS, The Olympic Spirit is intended to promote peace and harmony throughout the world through international sports; and

WHEREAS, In the Olympic Spirit, South Korea and North Korea symbolically marched as one team at the opening ceremonies of the XXVII and XXVIII Olympic Games in 2000 and 2004 respectively, but competed separately; and

WHEREAS, South Korea and North Korea plan to march under a united flag at the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Winter Games in 2018 and will compete together on their first joint Olympic team; and

WHEREAS, PyeongChang, South Korea, is anticipated to host the largest number of participating countries in the history of the Olympic Winter Games; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the people of California and the Legislature strongly commend South Korea for hosting the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and the XII Paralympic Winter Games; and be it further

Resolved, That the people of California and the Legislature extend their best wishes to South Korea for a safe and successful Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games; and be it further

Resolved, That North Koreas participation in the Olympic Winter Games is welcomed and will lay the foundation for peace and harmony between the two countries and eventually contribute to world peace; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the President of South Korea, the South Korean National Assembly, the North Korean government, the Winter Olympic Committee, the South Korean Winter Olympic Committee, the South Korean Consulate General offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles, local Korean community organizations in California, and to the author for appropriate distribution. Los Angeles and to the author.

WHEREAS, The XXIII Olympic Winter Games will take place from February 9 through February 25, 2018, in PyeongChang, South Korea; and

WHEREAS, The XII Paralympic Winter Games will take place from March 9 through March 18, 2018, in PyeongChang, South Korea; and

WHEREAS, South Korea is hosting the Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games for the first time; and

WHEREAS, South Korea first hosted the Summer Olympic Games 30 years ago in 1988 with the successful XXIV Summer Olympics; and

WHEREAS, Heightened political and military tension continues to exist on the Korean Peninsula due to the aggressive missile tests by the North Korean government; Peninsula; and

WHEREAS, The Olympic spirit Spirit is intended to promote peace and harmony throughout the world through international sports; and

WHEREAS, In the Olympic Spirit, South Korea and North Korea symbolically marched as one team at the opening ceremonies of the XXVII and XXVIII Olympic Games in 2000 and 2004 respectively, but competed separately; and

WHEREAS, South Korea and North Korea plan to march under a united flag at the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Winter Games in 2018 and will compete together on their first joint Olympic team; and

WHEREAS, PyeongChang, South Korea, is anticipated to host the largest number of participating countries in the history of the Olympic Winter Games; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the people of California and the Legislature strongly commend South Korea for hosting the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and the XII Paralympic Winter Games; and be it further

Resolved, That the people of California and the Legislature extend their best wishes to South Korea for a safe and successful Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games; and be it further

Resolved, That North Koreas participation in the Olympic Winter Games is welcomed and will lay the foundation for peace and harmony between the two countries and eventually contribute to world peace; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the President of South Korea, the South Korean National Assembly, the North Korean government, the Winter Olympic Committee, the South Korean Winter Olympic Committee, the South Korean Consulate General offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles, local Korean community organizations in California, and to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, The XXIII Olympic Winter Games will take place from February 9 through February 25, 2018, in PyeongChang, South Korea; and

WHEREAS, The XII Paralympic Winter Games will take place from March 9 through March 18, 2018, in PyeongChang, South Korea; and

WHEREAS, South Korea is hosting the Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games for the first time; and

WHEREAS, South Korea first hosted the Summer Olympic games 30 years ago in 1988 with the successful XXIV Summer Olympics; and

WHEREAS, Heightened political and military tension continues to exist on the Korean Peninsula due to the aggressive missile tests by the North Korean government; and

WHEREAS, The Olympic spirit is intended to promote peace and harmony throughout the world through international sports; and

WHEREAS, PyeongChang, South Korea, is anticipated to host the largest number of participating countries in the history of the Olympic Winter Games; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the people of California and the Legislature strongly commend South Korea for hosting the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and the XII Paralympic Winter Games; and be it further

Resolved, That the people of California and the Legislature extend their best wishes to South Korea for a safe and successful Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games; and be it further

Resolved, That North Koreas participation in the Olympic Winter Games is welcomed and will lay the foundation for peace and harmony between the two countries and eventually contribute to world peace; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the President of South Korea, the South Korean National Assembly, the North Korean government, the Winter Olympic Committee, the South Korean Winter Olympic Committee, the South Korean Consulate General offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles, local Korean community organizations in California, and to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 157

Author: Choi (R), et al.

Amended: 1/30/18 in Assembly

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 2/5/18

SUBJECT: Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games in South Korea

SOURCE: 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics Supporters Association of Korean-American (USA)

DIGEST:

This resolution commends South Korea for hosting the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and the XII Paralympic Winter Games and offers wishes for a safe and successful Olympic and Paralympic Games.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. South Korea is hosting the Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games for the first time.
2. PyeongChang, South Korea, is anticipated to host the largest number of participating countries in the history of the Olympic Winter Games.
3. The XXIII Olympic Winter Games will take place from February 9-25, 2018, in PyeongChang, South Korea, and the XII Paralympic Winter Games will take place from March 9-18, 2018, in PyeongChang, South Korea.
4. Olympic Spirit is intended to promote peace and harmony throughout the world through international sports.
5. In the Olympic Spirit, South Korea and North Korea symbolically marched as one team at the opening ceremonies of the XXVII and XXVIII Olympic Games in 2000 and 2004 respectively, but competed separately.
6. South Korea and North Korea plan to march under a united flag at the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Winter Games in 2018 and will compete together on their first joint Olympic team.

This resolution commends South Korea for hosting the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and the XII Paralympic Winter Games; extends their best wishes to South Korea for a safe and successful Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games; and states that North Korea’s participation in the Olympic Winter Games is welcomed and will lay the foundation for peace and harmony between the two countries and eventually contribute to world peace.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 2/12/18)

2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics Supporters Association of Korean-American (USA) (source)

California Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce

OPPOSITION: (Verified 2/12/18)

None received

ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: According to the author, “Never before have the Winter Olympic and Paralympic games been hosted in South Korea. The goal of the Olympic Movement is to contribute to building a peaceful and better world by educating youth through sport practiced without discrimination of any kind, in a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play, and in this current geo-political climate the mission of these games are more paramount than ever. ACR 157 commends South Korea for hosting the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and XXII Paralympic Games and offers wishes for a safe and successful Olympic and Paralympic Games.”

Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520

2/15/18 14:23:47

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:

Author:(Choi)

As Amended Ver:January 30, 2018

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Would strongly commend South Korea for hosting the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and the XII Paralympic Winter Games and would extend best wishes to South Korea for a safe and successful Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games from the people of California and the Legislature, as well as welcoming North Korea's participation in the Olympic Winter Games. Specifically, this Resolution makes findings and declarations, including the following:

1. The XXIII Olympic Winter Games will take place from February 9 through February 25, 2018, in PyeongChang, South Korea.
2. The XII Paralympic Winter Games will take place from March 9 through March 18, 2018, in PyeongChang, South Korea.
3. South Korea is hosting the Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games for the first time.
4. The Olympic Spirit is intended to promote peace and harmony throughout the world through international sports.
5. South Korea and North Korea plan to march under a united flag at the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympic Games in 2018 and will compete together on their first joint Olympic team.

FISCAL EFFECT: None.

COMMENTS: "Never before have the Winter Olympic and Paralympic games been hosted in South Korea. The goal of the Olympic Movement is to contribute to building a peaceful and better world by educating youth through sport practiced without discrimination of any kind, in a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play, and in this current geo-political climate the mission of these games are more paramount than ever. ACR 157 commends South Korea for hosting the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and XXII Paralympic Games and offers wishes for a safe and successful Olympic and Paralympic Games."

Please see the policy committee analysis for a full discussion of the resolution.

Analysis Prepared by: Dana Mitchell / A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M. / (916) 319-3450 FN: 0002572

Date of Hearing: January 25, 2018

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS, TOURISM, AND INTERNET MEDIA

Kansen Chu, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 157 (

Author:Choi) – As Amended Ver:January 23, 2018

SUBJECT: Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games in South Korea.

SUMMARY: Would strongly commend South Korea for hosting the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and the XII Paralympic Winter Games and would extend best wishes to South Korea for a safe and successful Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games from the people of California and the Legislature, as well as welcoming North Korea’s participation in the Olympic Winter Games which will lay the foundation for peace and harmony between the two countries and eventually contribute to world peace.

Specifically, this Resolution makes the following findings:

1. The XXIII Olympic Winter Games will take place from February 9 through February 25, 2018, in PyeongChang, South Korea.
2. The XII Paralympic Winter Games will take place from March 9 through March 18, 2018, in PyeongChang, South Korea.
3. South Korea is hosting the Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games for the first time.
4. South Korea first hosted the Summer Olympic Games 30 years ago in 1988 with the successful XXIV Summer Olympics.
5. Heightened political and military tension continues to exist on the Korean Peninsula.
6. The Olympic Spirit is intended to promote peace and harmony throughout the world through international sports.
7. In the Olympic Spirit, South Korea and North Korea symbolically marched as one team at the opening ceremonies of the XXVII and XXVIII Olympic Games in 2000 and 2004 respectively, but competed separately.
8. South Korea and North Korea plan to march under a united flag at the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympic Games in 2018 and will compete together on their first joint Olympic team.
9. PyeongChang, South Korea, is anticipated to host the largest number of participating countries in the history of the Olympic Winter Games.

FISCAL EFFECT: This measure is keyed non fiscal by the Legislative Counsel.

COMMENTS: According to the author, "Never before have the Winter Olympic and Paralympic games been hosted in South Korea. The goal of the Olympic Movement is to contribute to building a peaceful and better world by educating youth through sport practiced without discrimination of any kind, in a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play, and in this current geo-political climate the mission of these games are more paramount than ever. ACR 157 commends South Korea for hosting the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and XXII Paralympic Games and offers wishes for a safe and successful Olympic and Paralympic Games."

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

There is no support on file

Opposition

There is no opposition on file

Analysis Prepared by: Dana Mitchell / A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M. / (916) 319-3450