SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 112

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Lunar New Year Festival, which is being held on 
February 12, 2005, at the Chinese Community Center in Houston; 
and

	WHEREAS, It is the year 4703 on the Lunar Calendar and time 
to welcome the Year of the Rooster; the ancient calendar is a 
combination solar/lunar calendar, and the Lunar New Year falls
on the second new moon after the winter solstice; and

	WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year Festival, also known as the 
Spring Festival, is an opportunity for citizens in the community 
to experience Asian ethnic food and entertainment and martial 
arts demonstrations; and

	WHEREAS, Chinese exhibitions will include arts and crafts, 
Asian paintings, calligraphy, origami, pottery, and shadow 
puppetry; the children's theater will feature a daylong talent 
show presented by students from the Chinese school; and

	WHEREAS, Proceeds from the sale of Rooster commemorative 
items will go directly to tsunami relief charities; and

	WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year Festival provides entertainment
for the whole family and an opportunity to learn more about Asian 
culture and traditions; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend all those involved with the 
Lunar New Year Festival and extend best wishes to them for a 
successful event; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in 
honor of the Lunar New Year Festival.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 8, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate