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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Many Texans are joining together with people around |
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the world in celebration of the Lunar New Year on February 12, 2021; |
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WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year festival, which begins with the |
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first new moon of the lunar calendar, is one of the most important |
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religious and cultural holidays for people of Asian heritage; this |
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year's festival marks the commencement of the Year of the Ox and |
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ushers in the spring season, a new beginning, when members of the |
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Asian community reflect on the past and make plans for the future; |
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WHEREAS, The ox, the second animal of the Chinese Zodiac, |
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symbolizes the virtues of hard work, honesty, kindness, |
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tranquility, and reason; in ancient times, the ox was associated |
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with prosperity due to its status as a valuable livestock animal; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Members of the Asian community play a vital role in |
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the business, professional, and cultural life of the Lone Star |
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State, and the Lunar New Year is a fitting time to reflect on their |
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many contributions as we share our hopes for a prosperous future; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the Lunar New Year on February 12, |
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2021, and extend to all who are celebrating the holiday sincere best |
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wishes for health and happiness in the coming year. |