20250SCR_010197CHP INTRODUCED 2025-07-17 PASSED_ASSEMBLY 2025-09-08 PASSED_SENATE 2025-08-25 ENROLLED 2025-09-10 CHAPTERED 2025-09-18 FILED 2025-09-18 2025 SCR CHP CHR 0 Introduced by Senator Choi (Coauthors: Senators Alvarado-Gil, Ashby, Hurtado, Niello, Ochoa Bogh, Pérez, Richardson, Strickland, and Valladares) (Coauthors: Assembly Members Alanis, Chen, Mark González, Quirk-Silva, and Ta) LEAD_AUTHOR SENATE Choi COAUTHOR SENATE Alvarado-Gil COAUTHOR SENATE Ashby COAUTHOR SENATE Hurtado COAUTHOR SENATE Niello COAUTHOR SENATE Ochoa Bogh COAUTHOR SENATE Pérez COAUTHOR SENATE Richardson COAUTHOR SENATE Strickland COAUTHOR SENATE Valladares COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Alanis COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Chen COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Mark González COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Quirk-Silva COAUTHOR ASSEMBLY Ta Relative to Taekwondo Day.

Taekwondo Day Taekwondo Day. This measure would proclaim September 4, 2025, as Taekwondo Day in California and encourage all residents to recognize and celebrate the positive impact of Taekwondo on individuals, families, and communities throughout the state. NO

WHEREAS, Taekwondo, the traditional Korean martial art that emphasizes discipline, respect, physical fitness, and mental strength, has become one of the most practiced martial arts in the world and has greatly contributed to global health, culture, and peace; and

WHEREAS, In 1971, the South Korean government officially declared Taekwondo the national sport of South Korea; and

WHEREAS, On September 4, 1994, Taekwondo was adopted as an official sport of the Olympic Games, and the Legislature also designated September 4, 2020, as California Taekwondo Day; and

WHEREAS, Taekwondo has been embraced by diverse communities across California, fostering cross-cultural understanding, character development, and youth empowerment; and

WHEREAS, California is home to hundreds of Taekwondo dojangs (schools), instructors, athletes, and families who have elevated the practice through education, competition, and community service; and

WHEREAS, Taekwondo is a modern Korean martial art with ancient roots tracing back over 2,000 years to early Korean kingdoms such as Goguryeo, Silla, and Baekje, where martial arts were practiced for both military training and personal development; and

WHEREAS, September 4th marks a meaningful celebration of the values of Taekwondo—courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit—which continue to enrich the lives of Californians of all ages and backgrounds;

now, therefore,

be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby proclaims September 4, 2025, as Taekwondo Day in California and encourages all residents to recognize and celebrate the positive impact of Taekwondo on individuals, families, and communities throughout the state; and be it further Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to Taekwondo organizations across California and to members of the public as an expression of high regard from the California State Senate.