LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 15th Anniversary of the Korean
American Voters' Council on April 29, 2011

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 commem-
orate the 15th Anniversary of the Korean American Voters' Council; this
auspicious occasion was celebrated with a banquet on Friday, April 29,
2011; and
WHEREAS, The Korean American Voters' Council (KAVC) was established as
a nonprofit organization in 1996 by a dedicated group of volunteers with
the mission of empowering the Korean American community by increasing
voter participation and developing greater civic awareness; and
WHEREAS, When this vital organization was founded, only eight percent
of registered Korean American voters had participated in the election of
that year; the KAVC has markedly improved involvement since then, regis-
tering and educating more than 84 percent of the Korean Americans who
are eligible to vote in heavily populated areas in New York and New
Jersey; and
WHEREAS, Over 60 percent of registered Korean American voters partic-
ipated in the 2008 election; and
WHEREAS, The KAVC has continued to work with the community, promoting
voting rights advocacy, encouraging civic participation and working with
Census 2000 and 2010 and the Korean American Census Task Force; and
WHEREAS, More than 400,000 Korean Americans currently reside in the
metropolitan area, bringing their unique cultural experiences and
talents to the New York community; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the Korean American Voters' Council;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Korean American Voters' Council.