By:  Ellis                                              S.R. No. 29
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in
    1-3  recognizing the Chinese community of Texas on the grand occasion
    1-4  of the Chinese New Year which occurs on January 31, 1995; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, In Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and some
    1-6  Southeast Asian countries, the Chinese New Year is the most
    1-7  important holiday season; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, There are millions of Chinese Americans in the
    1-9  United States who celebrate this annual event and who use the
   1-10  celebration as an effort to share traditional Chinese culture
   1-11  with all members of the community; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, Celebrations often include a variety of entertainment,
   1-13  feasts, and cultural activities such as the Lion Dance, Chinese folk
   1-14  songs, and Chinese opera; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Participation in the Chinese New Year celebrations
   1-16  by the Chinese Americans and their friends, neighbors, colleagues,
   1-17  and business owners will help to unite individuals from diverse
   1-18  cultures and strengthen community spirit; now, therefore, be it
   1-19        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   1-20  74th Legislature, hereby commend the Southern Chinese Newspapers
   1-21  Group and all those who participate in the 1995 Chinese New Year
   1-22  celebrations and extend best wishes to the Chinese community of
   1-23  our state; and, be it further
    2-1        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
    2-2  the Southern Chinese Newspapers Group as an expression of regard
    2-3  from the Texas Senate.
    2-4                               ______________________________________
    2-5                                       President of the Senate
    2-6                                    I hereby certify that the above
    2-7                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
    2-8                               on January 16, 1995.
    2-9                               ______________________________________
   2-10                                       Secretary of the Senate
   2-11                               ______________________________________
   2-12                                        Member, Texas Senate