Bill Text: NY K00080 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Commemorating the Asian-American community's celebration of the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Pig, on February 5, 2019
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 60-17)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-05 - adopted [K00080 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-K00080-Introduced.html
Assembly Resolution No. 80 BY: M. of A. Niou COMMEMORATING the Asian-American community's celebration of the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Pig, on February 5, 2019 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor, with pleasure 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 a festival of great importance in Asian-American communities; the celebration of the Lunar New Year is fundamental to Asian-American cultures and promotes both goodwill and self-reflection; it is a joyous occasion welcomed annually with distinctive festivities and much preparation; the celebration of the Lunar New Year is a tradition by which Asian-Americans proclaim the arrival of a new year and look forward to what it will bring; 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 those born during its year; and WHEREAS, On February 5, 2019, in accordance with their calendar and beliefs, Asian-Americans will joyously usher in the Year of the Pig, 4716; and WHEREAS, People born in the Year of the Pig are imbued with an affinity towards justice, and renowned for their loyalty and honesty; and WHEREAS, Those born under the sign of the Pig are optimistic and gentle, often easily liked amongst their friends; and WHEREAS, When working, those born under the sign of the Pig are energetic, enthusiastic, and hard-working, dedicated to finding success and fulfillment in their careers; and WHEREAS, The distinguished beauty of the Asian culture and the contribution of its people in business and the economy as well as in the arts and sciences has left substantial impacts on our global community; the contributions of Asian-Americans are particularly esteemed within the Empire State and are acknowledged for their outstanding merit and value; 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 Pig, 4716, on February 5, 2019; 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 Pig, on February 5, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to distinguished members of the Asian-American community.