LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Chang Y. Han upon the occasion of
being designated President of the Korean American Association of Greater
New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Chang Y. Han upon the occasion of being designated President of the
Korean American Association of Greater New York; he officially takes his
position in office on Sunday, May 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The Korean American Association of Greater New York (KAAGNY)
has roots dating back to 1921, and was established as a full service
organization in 1960; and
WHEREAS, KAAGNY primarily serves the 500,000 Korean-Americans living
in the New York Metropolitan Area, and acts as the umbrella organization
for over 1,000 professional, educational, religious, and trade organiza-
tions; and
WHEREAS, In accepting his designation as President of this esteemed
organization, Chang Y. Han will effectively carry out the organization's
mission to promote Korean culture, to help develop a positive image for
Koreans and Korean-Americans, and to support the communities it serves;
and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Kyung Hee University in Seoul, Korea, Chang Y.
Han earned his bachelor's degree before attending Sungkyunkwan Universi-
ty, also in Seoul, and attained a master's in Economics; he then left
Korea to obtain a second master's degree in Accounting from Long Island
University; and
WHEREAS, Since 1983, Chang Y. Han has owned and managed Chang Y. Han
and Company Certified Public Accountants (CYHC), an accounting firm with
offices in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut; and
WHEREAS, Chang Y. Han has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable man has been a prominent leader on numerous
boards holding many esteemed positions including Chairman of the Korean
American Association from Mid-Queens, Vice Chairman of KAAGNY, and 19th
President of the Korean American Association of Flushing; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Chang Y. Han has served on the Advisory Commit-
tee in The National Unification of Advisory Council, as well as estab-
lished the New York Korean American Small Business Committee; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Chang Y. Han has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Chang Y. Han upon the occasion of being designated Presi-
dent of the Korean American Association of Greater New York; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chang Y. Han.