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116TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 98
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in
2019.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Ms. MENG (for herself, Mr. BEYER, Mr. CASTEN of Illinois, Ms. JUDY CHU
of California, Mr. CISNEROS, Ms. CLARK of Massachusetts, Mr. COX of
California, Mr. CROW, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. ESPAILLAT, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr.
GOMEZ, Ms. HAALAND, Mr. HORSFORD, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. KILMER, Ms.
JACKSON
LEE,
Ms.
JAYAPAL,
Mr.
JEFFRIES,
Mr.
KIM,
Mr.
KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. TED LIEU of California, Mr. LIPINSKI, Ms. LOF-
GREN, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York, Ms. MATSUI, Mr.
MCGOVERN, Mr. MCNERNEY, Mr. MEEKS, Mrs. MURPHY, Ms. NORTON,
Mr. PALLONE, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. PETERS, Ms. PORTER, Mr. QUIGLEY,
Mr. RASKIN, Mr. RUSH, Ms. SCANLON, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr.
SUOZZI, Mr. TAKANO, Ms. TITUS, Mr. TRONE, and Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ)
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee
on Oversight and Reform
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar
New Year in 2019.
Whereas Lunar New Year begins on the second new moon
following the winter solstice, or the first day of the new
year according to the lunisolar calendar, and extends
until the full moon 15 days later;
Whereas the 15th day of the new year, according to the
lunisolar calendar, is called the Lantern Festival;
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Whereas Lunar New Year is often referred to as Spring Fes-
tival in various Asian countries;
Whereas many religious and ethnic communities use lunar-
based calendars;
Whereas Lunar New Year began in China more than 4,000
years ago and is widely celebrated in East and Southeast
Asia;
Whereas the Asian diaspora has expanded the Lunar New
Year celebration into an annual worldwide event;
Whereas Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions of Asian
Americans, and by many non-Asian Americans, in the
United States;
Whereas Lunar New Year is celebrated with community ac-
tivities and cultural performances;
Whereas participants celebrating Lunar New Year travel to
spend the holiday reuniting with family and friends; and
Whereas Lunar New Year is traditionally a time to wish
upon others good fortune, health, prosperity, and happi-
ness: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) recognizes the cultural and historical signifi-
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cance of Lunar New Year;
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(2) in observance of this Lunar New Year, the
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Year of the Pig, expresses its deepest respect for
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Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the
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world who celebrate this significant occasion; and
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(3) wishes Asian Americans and all individuals
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who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous
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new year.
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