79R5141 JTR-D

By:  Wong                                                         H.R. No. 235



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, February 9, 2005, is an auspicious day of 
celebration and renewal for many Texans, as this date marks the 
observance of the Chinese New Year; and
	WHEREAS, Celebrated from the time of the first new moon of the 
year through the first full moon 15 days later, the Chinese New Year 
is traditionally an occasion on which families gather for joyful 
reunion, and an important aspect of the occasion is the ceremonial 
tribute to the family's ancestors; and
	WHEREAS, In honoring their forebears, celebrants of the 
Chinese New Year affirm the powerful continuity of life from 
generation to generation, and this profound connection to the past 
resonates throughout the family of humankind; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to remembering loved ones, the holiday 
also brings with it a range of colorful traditions, including the 
rituals of cleaning house, paying off debts, and wearing red to 
ensure good luck in the coming year; and
	WHEREAS, The celebration of the Chinese New Year is an apt 
expression of the Lone Star State's rich cultural diversity, and 
its beauty and significance are well worth the attention and 
reflection of all Texans; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby recognize February 9, 2005, as the Chinese New 
Year and extend to all those celebrating this holiday sincere best 
wishes for success and happiness in the coming year.