LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the Lunar New Year celebration on
February 15, 2011, in conjunction with the Asian-American community's
observance of the Lunar New Year, 4709, the Year of the Rabbit on Febru-
ary 3, 2011

WHEREAS, With due cause and proper resolve, this Legislative Body honors
the Asian-American community of New York City and the State of New York
as it celebrates the Lunar New Year; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the
Lunar New Year celebration on February 15, 2011, in conjunction with the
Asian-American community's observance of the Lunar New Year, 4709, the
Year of the Rabbit on February 3, 2011; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious event will be hosted by John C. Liu, Comp-
troller for the City of New York, and held at the Surrogate's Court-
house, New York, New York; 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 ushered in the Year of
the Rabbit, 4709 on February 3, 2011; and
WHEREAS, People born in the Year of the Rabbit are talented and affec-
tionate, yet shy; they are good companions and work well with people;
and
WHEREAS, Those born under the sign of the Rabbit are noble and
elegant; they are also cautious and known for their careful and system-
atic thinking; they do well in their work, are intelligent in business,
and have creative minds; and
WHEREAS, Refined, stylish and sophisticated, with impeccable manners,
individuals born in the Year of the Rabbit are peace-loving and gentle,
with an artistic side which demonstrates their good taste; 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 City 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 the citizens of
New York City of Asian ancestry, joining with them in welcoming the Year
of the Rabbit, 4709 on February 3, 2011; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the Lunar New Year celebration in New York City on Tuesday,
February 15, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John C. Liu, Comptroller for the City of New York.