HR52 - Commemorating the Lunar New Year on January 29, 2025.

      H.R. No. 52       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Many Asian American residents of Texas are   celebrating the joyous occasion of the Lunar New Year on   January 29, 2025; and          WHEREAS, This special holiday marks the commencement of the   Year of the Snake and ushers in the spring season, a new beginning,   when the Asian community reflects on the past and makes plans for   the future; and          WHEREAS, Celebrated across various countries under different   names, the Lunar New Year is known as Tet in Vietnam, Chunjié in   China, Seollal in South Korea, Shogatsu in Japan, Losar in Tibet,   Nepal, and Bhutan, Tsagaan Sar in Mongolia, and Chinese New Year in   Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, and the Philippines;   beginning on the first day of the first lunar month of the year, the   exact date of the holiday changes annually, and while it can fall   anytime between the end of January and mid-February, the festive   spirit of the season remains constant; and          WHEREAS, The eve of the holiday's three-day festival is spent   cleaning houses, visiting ancestral graves, and preparing a   ceremonial meal; the Lunar New Year traditionally serves as a time   to reunite with family members, renew special friendships, and   remember past experiences in preparation for good things to come;   and          WHEREAS, The Asian community plays a vital role in the   business, professional, and cultural life of the Lone Star State,   and the Lunar New Year provides a fitting opportunity to recognize   these outstanding Texans and to celebrate our common goals of peace   and harmony for all humanity; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby commemorate the Lunar New Year on January 29,   2025, and extend to all who are celebrating the holiday sincere best   wishes for health and happiness in the coming year.     Wu   Button   Bhojani   Lalani   Vo     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 52 was adopted by the House on January   29, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House