LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Flushing Chinese Business Associ-
ation upon the occasion of celebrating its 30th Annual Fundraising
Dinner Dance on January 27, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those enduring organizations which faithfully devote their
resources and purposeful energies to improving the quality and dignity
of life in the communities they serve, and to preserving their cultural
heritage; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Flushing Chinese Business Association upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing its 30th Annual Fundraising Dinner Dance, to be held on Friday,
January 27, 2012, at Terrace in the Park, Corona, New York; and
WHEREAS, The previous vast turnout for the Flushing Chinese Business
Association Annual Dinner Dance Banquets is an indication of the
increasing importance of Chinese Americans in economics, political and
social service affairs today; and
WHEREAS, The Flushing Chinese Business Association, founded in 1982,
is a non-profit organization made up of distinguished business leaders
dedicated to serve the Flushing community; and
WHEREAS, As one of the city's most vibrant ethnic neighborhoods,
Flushing has undergone an economic renaissance in the past 30 years;
this rapid growth has been spearheaded by a huge influx of Asian immi-
grants who have become business people and have grown to be a formidable
political force; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Flushing Chinese Business Associ-
ation has actively and successfully carried out its mission to foster
commercial and economic development; facilitate a profitable business
environment in order to promote activities of culture, art, welfare of
the local community, education, and local business consultation; serve
the needs of members and local community; promote harmony among ethnic
groups; serve as the bridge between the local community and government
agencies; and enhance political awareness and economic strength in the
local and Chinese communities, and through the combination of both, join
the activities of the mainstream society; and
WHEREAS, The unique beauty of Asian culture and the contribution 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
Asian-Americans are especially bountiful throughout the Empire State and
are distinguished by their excellence; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowl-
edges the Flushing Chinese Business Association, and recognizes its
contributions to the local and State economies, fully confident that it
will continue its outstanding efforts in the future; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Flushing Chinese Business Association upon the occasion of
celebrating its 30th Annual Fundraising Dinner Dance on January 27,
2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Liu Tee Shu, President, Flushing Chinese Business Associ-
ation.