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2025 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 42
April 29, 2025 - Introduced by Senators RATCLIFF, DASSLER-ALFHEIM, DRAKE,
HABUSH SINYKIN, HESSELBEIN, L. JOHNSON, LARSON, SMITH, SPREITZER and
WIRCH, cosponsored by Representatives TENORIO, HONG, MAYADEV, ANDRACA,
ARNEY, BARE, BILLINGS, BROWN, CLANCY, DESANTO, DESMIDT, EMERSON,
FITZGERALD, HAYWOOD, HYSELL, JOERS, JOHNSON, KIRSCH, MADISON,
MCCARVILLE, MIRESSE, MOORE OMOKUNDE, PHELPS, PRADO, RIVERA-WAGNER,
ROE, SINICKI, SNYDER, SPAUDE, STROUD, TAYLOR, UDELL and VINING. Referred
to Committee on Senate Organization.
Relating to: proclaiming 2025 as the year of the snake.
Whereas, observed on the date of the second new moon after the winter
solstice, the Lunar New Year signifies the start of the new year in many Asian
cultures whose calendars are guided by the lunar cycle; and
Whereas, typically celebrated through shared meals and festivities in the
presence of family, friends, and community, the Lunar New Year is regarded in
many Asian countries and cultural traditions as the most important celebration of
the year; and
Whereas, the Lunar New Year is an opportunity to celebrate the diversity,
culture, and togetherness of the vibrant and distinct cultures of Asian American
communities in Wisconsin, from families who have lived in Wisconsin for
generations to recent immigrants and refugees who are a fundamental part of the
state's identity; and
Whereas, the State of Wisconsin joins community leaders, Asian and Asian
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American Wisconsinites, and all Wisconsinites in recognizing the start of the Lunar
New Year, taking this opportunity to learn about the cultural history and traditions
of Asian American communities and working together towards a more equitable
and just future for the state; and
Whereas, the year of the snake symbolizes good luck, rebirth, and regality;
and
Whereas, although snakes are often depicted in darkness, in the great
expanse of Chinese culture, snakes represent positive traits of love and happiness;
and
Whereas, the Lunar New Year is a time to appreciate the natural world and all
we can learn from it; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin
Legislature proclaims 2025 as the year of the snake.
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