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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Many Texans are joining together with people around |
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the world in celebration of the Lunar New Year on February 10, 2024; |
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WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year festival, which begins with the |
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first new moon of the lunar calendar, is one of the most important |
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religious and cultural holidays for people of Asian heritage; this |
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year's festival marks the commencement of the Year of the Dragon and |
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ushers in the spring season, a new beginning, when members of the |
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Asian community reflect on the past and make plans for the future; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The dragon, the fifth animal of the Chinese zodiac, |
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is the symbol of strength, success, and good luck in Chinese |
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culture, and 2024 is therefore predicted to be a year of change and |
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mobility; and |
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WHEREAS, Members of the Asian community play a vital role in |
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the business, professional, and cultural life of the Lone Star |
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State, and the Lunar New Year is a fitting time to reflect on their |
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many contributions as we share our aspirations for a prosperous |
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future; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the Lunar New Year on February 10, |
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2024, and extend to all who are celebrating the holiday sincere best |
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wishes for health and happiness in the coming year. |