SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 235
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join San Antonio's Vietnamese American community and Texans
across the state in celebrating the Vietnamese New Year; and
WHEREAS, The Vietnamese New Year, known in Vietnamese as
Tet, is a time for family and friends to come together to reflect
on the past and to celebrate new beginnings; each year in the
Vietnamese calendar is represented by one of 12 animals or
mythical creatures, and 2015 is the Year of the Goat; and
WHEREAS, Like other immigrant groups before them,
Vietnamese people came to this country in search of freedom and
opportunity, and also like other immigrant groups, they have
contributed immeasurably to the fabric of life in communities
across the nation; and
WHEREAS, The celebration of the Vietnamese New Year offers
an opportunity for Texans from all walks of life to learn about
the unique cultural heritage of the Vietnamese American
community in our state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Vietnamese Americans on their many
contributions to the growth and prosperity of our state and
extend to them best wishes for a memorable Vietnamese New Year
celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Van de Putte
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 24, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate