LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 72nd Anniversary of the SING
TAO DAILY, and the 45th Anniversary of the Opening of its New York
Branch Office to be celebrated on August 1, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commemorate those
events of historical significance which add strength, vigor and inspira-
tion to the cultural diversity and quality of life in the communities of
the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 72nd Anniversary of the SING TAO DAILY, and the 45th Anniver-
sary of the Opening of its New York Branch Office to be celebrated with
the publication of its Sunday, August 1, 2010, edition of the newspaper;
and
WHEREAS, Established 72 years ago in Hong Kong, the SING TAO DAILY is
one of the most widely read and highly respected newspapers among
Chinese language readers worldwide; and
WHEREAS, SING TAO DAILY opened its first overseas office in New York
in 1965; serving coast to coast, it caters to the needs of different
interest groups of age, education and income level; its readers include
old-time Chinese settlers as well as new immigrants, students and visi-
tors from mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia; and
WHEREAS, Spanning more than three decades of careful commitment, SING
TAO DAILY New York has served its readership with reporting of substance
and integrity, bringing information of relevance and interest into the
homes and workplaces of Chinese-Americans; and
WHEREAS, SING TAO DAILY New York is a free and unrestricted press,
responsible in its reporting and in maintaining the honesty of its
intended purpose; its insightful coverage of major news has kept the New
York community educated and well-informed on both local and interna-
tional affairs; and
WHEREAS, SING TAO DAILY New York places great emphasis on social
responsibility and is committed to community and charitable activities
such as arts, cultural activities and disaster relief, all of which
received wholehearted support from civic and social groupings among the
local Chinese communities; and
WHEREAS, In addition to numerous awards and accolades received from
the governmental agencies and local community organizations, SING TAO
DAILY New York has become the first Chinese press to receive the IPPIES
awards from the Independent Press Association (IPA), the only awards in
Eastern USA to recognize outstanding achievements in the ethnic and
community press; and
WHEREAS, The unique beauty of Chinese culture and the contributions of
its people to literature, the arts and sciences, and to the economy, are
well-known and well-appreciated around the world; the contributions of
Chinese-Americans are especially abundant throughout the Empire State
and are distinguished by their excellence; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 72nd Anniversary of the SING TAO DAILY, and the 45th
Anniversary of the Opening of its New York Branch Office to be cele-
brated on August 1, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the SING TAO DAILY, Flushing Mall, 133-31 39th Avenue, Suite
F01, Flushing, New York 11354.