LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring veteran Jae Koan Kim for his distin-
guished military service in the Vietnam War on Veterans Day 2014

WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Services from the State of New York, who
have served so valiantly and honorably in wars in which this country's
freedom was at stake, as well as in the preservation of peace in peace-
time, deserve a special salute from this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend those
who have served in times of active conflict, as well as those who have
served in times of peace; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor veteran Jae
Koan Kim for his distinguished military service in the Vietnam War on
Veterans Day 2014; and
WHEREAS, Jae Koan Kim of Flushing, Queens, New York, was born on
February 16, 1947, in South Chungeheong Province in Korea; and
WHEREAS, After attending a seminary school, Jae Koan Kim was deployed
to serve as a radio operator in the Vietnam War in 1971, as part of the
famous Republic of Korea Capital Division, which is also referred to as
the "Fierce Tiger" division; the Tigers division was one of the first
units to be deployed to Vietnam to fight alongside United States Armed
Forces; and
WHEREAS, After one year of wartime duty, Jae Koan Kim retired as a
Sergeant in the Republic of Korea Army; and
WHEREAS, In 1994, Jae Koan Kim immigrated to the United States, and
spent several years working and volunteering at various churches; he
then opened and successfully operated a nail salon; and
WHEREAS, For many years, Jae Koan Kim has been a member of the Korean
Veterans Association, Northeast Region, United States of America;
recently, he was chosen to serve as the General Manager of the organiza-
tion; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife, Jong In Kim, who feels
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoices in his achievements;
and
WHEREAS, The dedication and sacrifices of our military personnel
ensure our continued role as a Nation which embodies the ideals of
democracy, and is a defender of liberty for peoples throughout the
world; and
WHEREAS, Residents of this great State must never forget the courage
with which these men and women served their country, and must recognize
that no greater debt is owed than that owed to those who gave their
lives for their beloved Nation and to those who continue to be missing
in action; and
WHEREAS, Having exhibited his patriotism both at home and abroad, Jae
Koan Kim demonstrated his love for his country and merits forevermore,
the highest respect of his State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Jae Koan Kim deserves to be recognized, commended and thanked
by the people of the State of New York for his service and for his dedi-
cation to his community, his State and his Nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor veteran Jae Koan Kim for his distinguished military service in the
Vietnam War on Veterans Day 2014; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to veteran Jae Koan Kim.