Bill Text: NY J01776 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the Asian-American community's celebration of the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Tiger, on February 1, 2022

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 43-20)

Status: (Passed) 2022-02-01 - ADOPTED [J01776 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01776-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1776

BY: Senator KAVANAGH

        COMMEMORATING   the   Asian-American   community's
        celebration of the Lunar New Year, the Year  of  the
        Tiger, on February 1, 2022

  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 Tiger, beginning on
February 1, 2022; and

  WHEREAS, According to legend,  the  Jade  Emperor  held  a  race  to
determine 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 of their birth year, and those born in the Year of the  Tiger
are  said  to  be  characterized  by  their innate leadership skills and
incredible courage and bravery; 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, Asian-Americans across  the  State  will  wear  red,  light
firecrackers  and  make other loud noises, in accord with ancient legend
in which such activities were thought to chase away the wild beast Nian,
who would attack ancient villages at the outset of the New Year; and

  WHEREAS, Recognizing the significance of their contributions to  the
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 Tiger, on February 1, 2022; 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 Tiger, on February 1, 2022; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to distinguished members of the Asian-American community.