WHEREAS, the state of Alaska honors the commitment of the Republic of Korea to the citizens of Alaska to continue strong international relations with the re-establishment of the Korea Consular Office in Anchorage.WHEREAS, the Republic of Korea has been an important trading partner with the state of Alaska for almost four decades, accounting for over $700 million of the state’s exports in 2007.
WHEREAS, Korean air carriers, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, provide vital air cargo links between Alaska and Korea and between Asia and North America.
WHEREAS, Alaska celebrates the contributions of over 7,000 Korean citizens and Korean-American citizens who add to our state’s rich and diverse cultural heritage.
WHEREAS, the state of Alaska thanks the Republic of Korea for the excellent public service provided to Alaska by Consul Hee-chul Kim, Consul General Ha-ryong Lee, and Alaska Honorary Consul William Bittner.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sarah Palin, Governor of the state of Alaska, do hereby proclaim June 20, 2008, as:
Korea-Alaska Friendship Day
in Alaska, and encourage Alaska and Korea citizens to celebrate the strong ties of friendship, culture, trade, and education between the state of Alaska and the Republic of Korea.
Dated: June 20, 2008
WHEREAS, the state of Alaska honors the commitment of the Republic of Korea to the citizens of Alaska to continue strong international relations with the re-establishment of the Korea Consular Office in Anchorage.WHEREAS, the Republic of Korea has been an important trading partner with the state of Alaska for almost four decades, accounting for over $700 million of the state’s exports in 2007.
WHEREAS, Korean air carriers, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, provide vital air cargo links between Alaska and Korea and between Asia and North America.
WHEREAS, Alaska celebrates the contributions of over 7,000 Korean citizens and Korean-American citizens who add to our state’s rich and diverse cultural heritage.
WHEREAS, the state of Alaska thanks the Republic of Korea for the excellent public service provided to Alaska by Consul Hee-chul Kim, Consul General Ha-ryong Lee, and Alaska Honorary Consul William Bittner.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sarah Palin, Governor of the state of Alaska, do hereby proclaim June 20, 2008, as:
Korea-Alaska Friendship Day
in Alaska, and encourage Alaska and Korea citizens to celebrate the strong ties of friendship, culture, trade, and education between the state of Alaska and the Republic of Korea.
Dated: June 20, 2008