Chapter 67 Oregon Laws 2011

AN ACT

SB 951

Relating to Korean War veterans.

Whereas on June 25, 1950, Communist North Korea crossed the 38th Parallel and invaded South Korea, initiating the Korean War; and

Whereas the United Nations condemned this act of aggression and the United States led 20 western nations, fighting under the aegis and flag of the United Nations, to the aid of South Korea; and

Whereas Oregon is home to approximately 340,000 veterans of military service in the Armed Forces of the United States, with an estimated 39,000 of them having served in the Korean War; and

Whereas 298 Oregonians are listed as killed or missing in action in this war; and

Whereas the Korean War is often referred to as the Forgotten War because veterans returned home without acknowledgement or support; and

Whereas although on July 27, 1953, an armistice agreement was signed, the Korean War officially continues to this day without a peace treaty; and

Whereas Oregon honors its veterans and the sacrifices they and their families have made in service to our state and nation; now, therefore,

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. June 25 of every year is designated as Korean War Veterans Honor Day.

Approved by the Governor May 17, 2011

Filed in the office of Secretary of State May 17, 2011

Effective date January 1, 2012

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