By Pickett H.R. No. 10 77R4387 MMS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, January 24, 2001, marks the beginning of the Chinese 1-2 New Year, and this holiday offers a fitting occasion to honor the 1-3 Chinese community of El Paso and its many contributions to this 1-4 fine city; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Chinese people around the world are celebrating the 1-6 beginning of the year 4699, the year of the Serpent, on the Chinese 1-7 lunar calendar; and 1-8 WHEREAS, El Paso is home to some 3,000 Chinese, who are a 1-9 vital part of this city's mosaic; their numbers include educators, 1-10 many small-business owners, and an appellate judge; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Each year the Chinese Benevolent Society performs a 1-12 laudable service by bringing together the Chinese community and its 1-13 friends to celebrate the Chinese New Year; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The Chinese in El Paso play a significant role in 1-15 the business, professional, and cultural life of this city, and it 1-16 is a great pleasure to salute them on the occasion of the Chinese 1-17 New Year; now, therefore, be it 1-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-19 Legislature hereby recognize the Chinese community of El Paso on 1-20 the occasion of the Chinese New Year 4699, January 24, 2001, and 1-21 that it extend to all members of the community its appreciation for 1-22 the richness they add to this vibrant metropolis.