H.R. No. 122
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Vietnamese American residents of the Lone Star State
are gathering on January 26, 2009, to begin their celebration of Tet
Nguyen Dan, the Vietnamese New Year; and
WHEREAS, Recognized as the beginning of spring as well as the
start of a new year on the lunar calendar, Tet Nguyen Dan, or simply
"Tet," is a time of renewal in which revelers beckon good fortune
for the coming year; and
WHEREAS, Traditional celebrations can extend over several
days and feature a variety of rich customs, which include
displaying red decorations for luck, welcoming auspicious guests
into the home, and donning new clothing to represent the
rejuvenating spirit of the holiday; and
WHEREAS, Food and family are central to the Tet festivities;
individuals gather with their loved ones to share special dishes
that mark the occasion and to exchange gifts; relatives who have
passed on are also remembered during this time, and they are honored
with cemetery visits and other rituals; and
WHEREAS, Tet Nguyen Dan is an important part of life for
Americans who trace their ancestry to Southeast Asia, and this
cherished holiday provides a fitting opportunity to recognize the
many ways in which the Vietnamese community contributes to the
State of Texas; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate Tet Nguyen Dan and extend to the
Texas residents of Vietnamese heritage sincere best wishes for a
memorable celebration.
Vo
Pierson
Thibaut
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 122 was adopted by the House on
January 15, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House