2015-J3167

Commemorating the Asian-American community's celebration of the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Monkey, on February 8, 2016

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2015-J3167


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the Asian-American community's
celebration of the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Monkey, on February
8, 2016

WHEREAS, With due cause and proper resolve, this Legislative Body honors
the Asian-American community of the State of New York as it celebrates
the Lunar New Year in the Year of the Monkey; and
WHEREAS, According to legend, the Jade Emperor held a race to deter-
mine the 12 animals to represent the zodiac with the cyclical order
determined by their finishing position; and
WHEREAS, It is said that people take on characteristics based upon the
animal their birth year was named after such as those born in the Year
of the Monkey who are characterized by intellect, wisdom and confidence,
and their outstanding resolve to reach leadership and success; and
WHEREAS, Those born in the Year of the Monkey are said to be in high
spirits even at the most challenging times, and to show perseverance
while attaining great achievements; and
WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is the most significant and popular Asian
festival and exemplifies the many diverse traditions of Asian-Americans;
and
WHEREAS, It is with great celebration that public schools in New York
City now recognize the Lunar New Year as a holiday, acknowledging the
festival's widespread veneration and as a demonstration of respect for
Asian-American families across the city annually on this important day;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the Asian-American community's celebration of the Lunar New
Year, the Year of the Monkey, on February 8, 2016; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to distinguished members of the Asian-American community.

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  • 07 / Jan / 2016
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 12 / Jan / 2016
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 12 / Jan / 2016
    • ADOPTED

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