LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Chinese American Association of
North Hempstead upon the occasion of hosting its 14th Annual Gala

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 Chinese American Association of North Hempstead upon the occasion of
hosting its 14th Annual Gala on Saturday, March 12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, in 1997, the Chinese American Association of North Hempstead
(CAANH) was formed by a group of Chinese American Families; since its
inception, CAANH's membership has grown to more than 200 families in the
North Hempstead, Long Island area; and
WHEREAS, CAANH is a non-profit and non-sectarian organization commit-
ted to promoting intercultural exchanges within our communities; the
association's objectives are the following: to cultivate goodwill and
introduce the Chinese culture and traditions to the community; to
promote community participation and awareness among its members; to
encourage quality education and sponsor scholarship programs for its
children; and to represent the interests and concerns of Chinese resi-
dents in the community; and
WHEREAS, To obtain these objectives, CAANH organizes and sponsors many
social, cultural, and educational activities that are open to our
members and residents in the nearby communities; the association is also
very active in volunteering and supporting school events held in the
various school districts of its members; through a lot of hard work,
dedication and the support of our members, the association has made
significant strides in promoting the image and interests of Chinese
Americans; 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Chinese American Association of North Hempstead upon the
occasion of hosting its 14th Annual Gala; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lana Choy and Gloria Juang, Co-Presidents of CAANH.