SENATE RESOLUTION JOYOUSLY CELEBRATING AUGUST 15, 2025 AS THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KOREAN DAY OF INDEPENDENCE AND 2025 AS THE 50TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE KOREAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RHODE ISLAND

This Senate Resolution (SR 1135) symbolically recognizes August 15, 2025, as the 80th anniversary of Korea’s independence from Japanese colonial rule and 2025 as the 50th anniversary of the Korean American Association of Rhode Island’s founding. It directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the Korean American Association of Rhode Island. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is a ceremonial observance celebrating cultural heritage and community contributions.