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.
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