H.R. No. 123
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, January 26, 2009, signals the beginning of the
Chinese New Year holiday season and marks a festive occasion for the
Chinese American community in Texas; and
WHEREAS, The most important celebration in the Chinese lunar
calendar, this 15-day observance is rooted in ancient tradition and
originally paid tribute to the arrival of the spring season;
through the ages, this period has also been considered a time of
human rebirth, and many of the traditions associated with the
holiday reflect the ideal of beginning the new year in a positive
manner; and
WHEREAS, In addition to bidding farewell to the previous year
and welcoming in the new, Chinese New Year activities focus on the
human connections that are the foundation of life; relatives and
friends come together to show their appreciation for one another
and to remember the ancestors who contributed to their family's
good fortune; and
WHEREAS, The spirit of giving thanks that underlies the
Chinese New Year makes this holiday an appropriate time to
recognize those residents who are of Chinese ancestry and to
acknowledge the vital contributions they make to the cultural
vitality of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the Chinese New Year and extend to
the members of the Chinese American community in Texas sincere best
wishes for a memorable celebration.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 123 was adopted by the House on
January 15, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House