H.R. No. 219
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Many Texans are joining together with people around
the world in celebration of the Lunar New Year on February 10, 2024;
and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year festival, which begins with the
first new moon of the lunar calendar, is one of the most important
religious and cultural holidays for people of Asian heritage; this
year's festival marks the commencement of the Year of the Dragon and
ushers in the spring season, a new beginning, when members of the
Asian community reflect on the past and make plans for the future;
and
WHEREAS, The dragon, the fifth animal of the Chinese zodiac,
is the symbol of strength, success, and good luck in Chinese
culture, and 2024 is therefore predicted to be a year of change and
mobility; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Asian community play a vital role in
the business, professional, and cultural life of the Lone Star
State, and the Lunar New Year is a fitting time to reflect on their
many contributions as we share our aspirations for a prosperous
future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the Lunar New Year on February 10,
2024, and extend to all who are celebrating the holiday sincere best
wishes for health and happiness in the coming year.
Jetton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 219 was adopted by the House on March
8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House