Washington: A group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced a bipartisan House resolution to celebrate January 13 as "Korean American Day," an annual event marking the anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States in 1903.

According to Yonhap News Agency, Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), Rep. Young Kim (R-CA), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng (D-NY) introduced the resolution on Tuesday. The resolution was supported by dozens of other lawmakers who joined as co-sponsors.

The resolution text supports the "goals" and "ideals" of Korean American Day and encourages all Americans to observe the day to gain a "greater appreciation of the invaluable contributions" Korean Americans have made to the United States.

"Korean American Day is a moment to recognize a community whose history is deeply woven into the American story," Gomez stated in a press release. He further noted, "As the representative of Koreatown, the largest Korean American community in the country, I see every day how Korean American families, workers, and small business owners help drive our economy and strengthen our neighborhoods."