HR 498
A Resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "Chuseok Day" in Pennsylvania.
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Bill overview
This resolution seeks to officially recognize September 25, 2026, as ‘Chuseok Day’ in Pennsylvania. Chuseok is a significant Korean harvest festival celebrated with traditions of honoring ancestors, expressing gratitude, and celebrating nature’s bounty. The resolution highlights the contributions of Korean Americans to Pennsylvania and the United States, and aims to acknowledge the values associated with this cultural holiday.
Key provisions
- Designates September 25, 2026, as ‘Chuseok Day’ in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes Chuseok as a major annual harvest festival in South Korea.
- Describes Chuseok as a two-thousand-year-old tradition honoring ancestors.
- Highlights the values of family, gratitude, unity, and respect for nature associated with Chuseok.
- Acknowledges the contributions of Korean Americans to Pennsylvania and the United States.
- References the Commonwealth’s recognition of Korean Americans’ service in the Vietnam War.
- Connects the recognition of Chuseok with honoring heritage and loved ones.
Who is affected
- Korean Americans in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania residents
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Korean communities in Pennsylvania
- Individuals interested in cultural recognition
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific date for recognizing Chuseok as a holiday.
- Provides a formal acknowledgment of Korean American contributions to Pennsylvania.
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Primary sponsor
Steven Malagari
Cosponsors
Joseph Hohenstein
Melissa Cerrato
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