[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Res. 457 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 457

Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Chinese New 
                        Year or Spring Festival.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           February 14, 2008

 Mr. Reid submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
                               agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Chinese New 
                        Year or Spring Festival.

Whereas the Chinese New Year is celebrated on the second new moon following the 
        winter solstice;
Whereas February 7, 2008, marks the first day of the Chinese New Year for 2008, 
        also known as the Year of the Rat or the Year of Wu Zi;
Whereas the Chinese New Year festivities begin on the first day of the first 
        lunar month and end 15 days later with the celebration of the Lantern 
        Festival;
Whereas there are approximately 3,500,000 Chinese-Americans in the United 
        States, many of whom will be commemorating this important occasion;
Whereas this day will be marked by celebrations throughout our country as 
        Chinese-Americans gather to watch the dragon and lion dances; and
Whereas the United States Postal Service will debut a new stamp series for the 
        12 animals in the Chinese calendar on February 9, 2008, with the series 
        continuing through 2019: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes the cultural and historical significance of 
        the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival;
            (2) in observance of the Chinese New Year, expresses its 
        deepest respect for Chinese-Americans and all those throughout 
        the world who will be celebrating this significant occasion; 
        and
            (3) wishes Chinese-Americans and all those who observe this 
        holiday a happy and prosperous new year.
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