LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the Asian-American community's
celebration of the Lunar New Year, 4710, the Year of the Dragon on Janu-
ary 23, 2012

WHEREAS, With due cause and proper resolve, this Legislative Body honors
the Asian-American community of the City and State of New York as it
celebrates the Lunar New Year; and
WHEREAS, According to legend, Buddha invited the animals of the world
to visit him, rewarding those who came by naming a year in their honor;
each animal in turn gave its characteristics to the people born in its
year; and
WHEREAS, The Asian-American community joyously ushers in the Year of
the Dragon, 4710 on January 23, 2012; and
WHEREAS, People born in the Year of the Dragon are innovative, brave
and passionate; and
WHEREAS, Those born under the sign of the Dragon include Salvador
Dali, John Lennon, and Mary-Louise Parker; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year, the most important and most popular of
Asian festivals, exemplifies the rich and diverse cultural traditions of
Asian-Americans; and
WHEREAS, New York is blessed with many citizens of Asian descent; they
are distinguished by their excellence and their contributions to all
fields of endeavor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to honor all of New York's
citizens of Asian ancestry, joining with them in welcoming the Year of
the Dragon, 4710 on January 23, 2012; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the auspicious occasion of the celebration of the Lunar New
Year, the Year of the Dragon; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to distinguished members of the Asian-American community.