Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2016.

Bill: 114-hres-608
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2016-02-08
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Asia

Commemorative events and holidays

Racial and ethnic relations
Latest action: action_date: 2016-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Summaries:
action_date: 2016-02-08
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year.</p> <p>Expresses, in observance of this Lunar New Year, the Year of the Monkey, the deepest respect of the House of Representatives for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion. </p> <p>Wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year. </p>

tv_txt: IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 608 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2016 Ms. Meng (for herself, Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Mr. Al Green of Texas , Ms. Lee , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Ms. Duckworth , Ms. Velázquez , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Takano , Ms. Bordallo , Mr. Honda , and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2016.

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; Whereas Lunar New Year is often referred to as Spring Festival 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 activities 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 happiness: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year; (2) in observance of this Lunar New Year, the Year of the Monkey, expresses its deepest respect for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion; and (3) wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year.