A Resolution commemorating January 15, 2025, as the 50th anniversary of the Philip Jaisohn Memorial Foundation.
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Overview
This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Philip Jaisohn Memorial Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting the Korean immigrant and broader Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in the Philadelphia area. The Foundation has provided a wide range of services including medical care, senior employment training, social services, and advocacy over the past half-century. It also recognizes the Foundation’s role in establishing the Asian American Coalition for Health and Human Services and its contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Key provisions
- Designates January 15, 2025, as the 50th anniversary of the Philip Jaisohn Memorial Foundation.
- Recognizes the Foundation's 50-year history of service to the Korean immigrant and AAPI communities.
- Acknowledges the Foundation's work in establishing the Asian American Coalition for Health and Human Services (AACHHS).
- Highlights the Foundation’s pandemic response, including vaccine clinics and distribution of resources.
- Recognizes Dr. Philip Jaisohn’s pioneering role as the first Korean American citizen and his contributions to the Korean Independence Movement.
- Celebrates Korean American Day (January 13) and the associated community celebrations.
- Acknowledges the significant contributions of Korean Americans in various fields, including politics, business, and the arts.
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- Korean American Community
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Primary sponsor
Timothy Kearney
Cosponsors
Christine Tartaglione
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