LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Asian American community upon the
occasion of the celebration of the Lunar New Year 4710, the Year of the
Dragon, on January 23, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor, with pleas-
ure and great pride, the Asian American community of the State of New
York upon the occasion of the celebration of the Lunar New Year; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is the most important and most popular of
festivals observed by Asian Americans; it is always greeted with much
preparation and much celebration; 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, On January 23, 2012, in accordance with their calendar and
beliefs, Asian Americans will joyously usher in the Year of the Dragon,
4710; and
WHEREAS, People born in the Year of the Dragon are passionate, brave,
self-assured and pioneering spirits; and
WHEREAS, Those born under the sign of the Dragon are generous with
their resources, and in general, are blessed with good fortune; and
WHEREAS, Smart and enterprising, with an excellent sense of humor,
individuals born in the Year of the Dragon are free thinkers who are
charismatic, bold and full of energy; and
WHEREAS, The unique beauty of Asian culture and the contribution of
its people to literature, the arts and sciences, and 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, Recognizing the significance of their contributions to the
City and State of New York, this Legislative Body is proud to honor all
New Yorkers 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
honor the Asian American community upon 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.