LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Chih Kuo Wang upon the occasion of
receiving the Distinguished Citizen Award at the 8th Annual Lunar New
Year celebration on March 1, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge those exemplary individuals whose purposeful lives
and distinguished careers have been committed to bettering the quality
of life in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Chih
Kuo Wang upon the occasion of receiving the Distinguished Citizen Award
at the 8th Annual Lunar New Year celebration to be held on Sunday, March
1, 2009, at New Utrecht High School in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Chih Kuo Wang came to the United States and resided in Brook-
lyn, New York, from 1986 to 1993; an exemplary leader, he became the
president of New Jersey E. Brunswick Chinese School Parent Association,
an organization that helped form a bridge between the United States and
Chinese culture; and
WHEREAS, In 2001, Chih Kuo Wang, along with his wife, established the
Wang Da Chung Hand Puppet Group, a non-profit, non-political, educa-
tional organization, preserving and promoting Chinese traditional hand
puppetry; and
WHEREAS, Hand puppet shows originally developed in the Ming dynasty
around A.D. 1328; during its 200 years of development, the hand puppet
show has become one of the most popular folk entertainments in Taiwan;
nearly every festive occasion, whether a wedding, holiday, or temple
festival, calls for a puppet performance; and
WHEREAS, Over the past years the group has participated in Chinese
Festivals and Chinese Schools in East Brunswick and Holmdel, Edison and
Brooklyn; through this exceptional program, Mr. and Mrs. Wang have
provided countless learning opportunities to Chinese and non-Chinese
youngsters who are interested in Chinese culture and traditions; and
WHEREAS, Chih Kuo Wang has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Chih Kuo Wang has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife, who feels privileged
to be a part of his life and rejoices in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned recognition and applause; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Chih Kuo Wang upon the occasion of receiving the Distinguished
Citizen Award at the 8th Annual Lunar New Year celebration; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chih Kuo Wang.