Oregon Statutes - Chapter 187 - Holidays; Standard of Time; Commemorations - Section 187.215 - Korean American Day.

January 13 of each year shall be known as Korean American Day. The Governor shall issue a proclamation each year calling upon the people of this state to celebrate on January 13 the contributions to the state by Korean Americans in the arts, sciences, commerce and education. [2007 c.68 §1]

Note: Sections 2 and 3, chapter 68, Oregon Laws 2007, provide:

Sec. 2. (1) The Korean American Day Commission is established. The commission has nine members, appointed by the Governor.

(2) The term of office of each member of the Korean American Day Commission is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor. A member is eligible for reappointment one time. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(3) The members of the Korean American Day Commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson for the commission.

(4) Members of the Korean American Day Commission serve without compensation or payment of expenses.

(5) The Korean American Day Commission shall promote, organize and coordinate Korean American Day celebrations. Not later than February 1 of each odd-numbered year, the commission shall submit a report to the Governor and the Legislative Assembly on the activities of the commission. [2007 c.68 §2]

Sec. 3. Section 2 of this 2007 Act is repealed January 2, 2016. [2007 c.68 §3]

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