87R8547 BK-D
 
  By: Jetton H.R. No. 48
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Many Texans are joining together with people around
  the world in celebration of the Lunar New Year on February 12, 2021;
  and
         WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year festival, which begins with the
  first new moon of the lunar calendar, is one of the most important
  religious and cultural holidays for people of Asian heritage; this
  year's festival marks the commencement of the Year of the Ox and
  ushers in the spring season, a new beginning, when members of the
  Asian community reflect on the past and make plans for the future;
  and
         WHEREAS, The ox, the second animal of the Chinese Zodiac,
  symbolizes the virtues of hard work, honesty, kindness,
  tranquility, and reason; in ancient times, the ox was associated
  with prosperity due to its status as a valuable livestock animal;
  and
         WHEREAS, Members of the Asian community play a vital role in
  the business, professional, and cultural life of the Lone Star
  State, and the Lunar New Year is a fitting time to reflect on their
  many contributions as we share our hopes for a prosperous future;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby commemorate the Lunar New Year on February 12,
  2021, and extend to all who are celebrating the holiday sincere best
  wishes for health and happiness in the coming year.