| 1 | 1 | | H.R. No. 124 |
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| 4 | 4 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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| 5 | 5 | | WHEREAS, Many Asian American residents of the Lone Star State |
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| 6 | 6 | | are commemorating the Lunar New Year on January 26, 2009; and |
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| 7 | 7 | | WHEREAS, This exciting holiday ushers in the Year of the Ox on |
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| 8 | 8 | | the Chinese calendar and marks the beginning of a significant |
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| 9 | 9 | | season in Asian culture; a time of renewal that emphasizes new |
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| 10 | 10 | | opportunities, this festive occasion also serves to strengthen and |
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| 11 | 11 | | enhance the bonds of the international community in Texas; and |
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| 12 | 12 | | WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is traditionally observed with |
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| 13 | 13 | | colorful interpretations of the cultural traditions of the East, |
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| 14 | 14 | | including martial arts performances and dramatic firecracker |
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| 15 | 15 | | displays; lion and dragon dances, which are said to banish evil |
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| 16 | 16 | | spirits and to beckon good fortune for the coming year, are often |
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| 17 | 17 | | the much-anticipated highlights of these events; and |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, Lunar New Year celebrations showcase the rich |
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| 19 | 19 | | heritage of many Texas residents whose ancestry originates in Asia, |
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| 20 | 20 | | and observing this special occasion promotes a greater appreciation |
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| 21 | 21 | | of the vibrant multicultural character of the Lone Star State; now, |
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| 22 | 22 | | therefore, be it |
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| 23 | 23 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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| 24 | 24 | | Legislature hereby commemorate the Lunar New Year and extend to all |
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| 25 | 25 | | those citizens who are celebrating the holiday sincere best wishes |
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| 26 | 26 | | for prosperity and happiness in the coming year. |
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| 27 | 27 | | Vo |
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| 28 | 28 | | ______________________________ |
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| 29 | 29 | | Speaker of the House |
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| 30 | 30 | | I certify that H.R. No. 124 was adopted by the House on |
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| 31 | 31 | | January 15, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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| 32 | 32 | | ______________________________ |
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| 33 | 33 | | Chief Clerk of the House |
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