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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Vietnamese American residents of the Lone Star State |
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are gathering on January 26, 2009, to begin their celebration of Tet |
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Nguyen Dan, the Vietnamese New Year; and |
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WHEREAS, Recognized as the beginning of spring as well as the |
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start of a new year on the lunar calendar, Tet Nguyen Dan, or simply |
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"Tet," is a time of renewal in which revelers beckon good fortune |
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for the coming year; and |
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WHEREAS, Traditional celebrations can extend over several |
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days and feature a variety of rich customs, which include |
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displaying red decorations for luck, welcoming auspicious guests |
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into the home, and donning new clothing to represent the |
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rejuvenating spirit of the holiday; and |
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WHEREAS, Food and family are central to the Tet festivities; |
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individuals gather with their loved ones to share special dishes |
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that mark the occasion and to exchange gifts; relatives who have |
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passed on are also remembered during this time, and they are honored |
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with cemetery visits and other rituals; and |
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WHEREAS, Tet Nguyen Dan is an important part of life for |
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Americans who trace their ancestry to Southeast Asia, and this |
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cherished holiday provides a fitting opportunity to recognize the |
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many ways in which the Vietnamese community contributes to the |
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State of Texas; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate Tet Nguyen Dan and extend to the |
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Texas residents of Vietnamese heritage sincere best wishes for a |
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memorable celebration. |