H.R. No. 219
 
 
 
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 10, 2024;
  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 Dragon 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 dragon, the fifth animal of the Chinese zodiac,
  is the symbol of strength, success, and good luck in Chinese
  culture, and 2024 is therefore predicted to be a year of change and
  mobility; 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 aspirations for a prosperous
  future; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby commemorate the Lunar New Year on February 10,
  2024, and extend to all who are celebrating the holiday sincere best
  wishes for health and happiness in the coming year.
 
  Jetton
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 219 was adopted by the House on March
  8, 2023, by the following vote:  Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not
  voting.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House