[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 18 (Tuesday, January 28, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E73]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION WITH THE DETROIT PISTONS

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 28, 2025

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 9th 
Community Wide Lunar New Year Celebration with the Detroit Pistons in 
association with the Michigan Alliance of Chinese American 
Organizations. This event is one of the most prominent Lunar New Year 
celebrations in the state and is a reminder of the immense 
contributions of members of the Asian-American community to our 
incredibly multicultural environment. As the celebration of prosperity 
and new beginnings, Lunar New Year serves as a time to recognize the 
positive cultural and economic impact Asian-Americans have had on the 
state of Michigan, making it an event worthy of commendation.
  Home to one of the largest Asian-American communities in the Midwest, 
the celebration of Lunar New Year with the Detroit Pistons is a 
testament to the intercultural relations fostered by the Asian-American 
community over the decades. Their dedication to economic and social 
growth, prosperity, generosity, and service, is both admirable and 
deserving of recognition. 2025 is known as Year of the Wood Snake. In 
the Chinese Zodiac, The Snake symbolizes wisdom and knowledge, coupled 
with the element of Wood, synonymous with growth and innovation. This 
symbolism is a great representation of the contributions Asian-
Americans have made to our communities throughout the state of 
Michigan.
  I would also like to thank the Michigan Asian Pacific American 
Affairs Commission (MAPAAC) for their continued support of cultural 
awareness, diversity, and inclusion of the AAPI communities in the 
greater American society. From their Annual Legislative Advocacy Day in 
Lansing to the plethora of webinars, trainings, and roundtables that 
they host throughout the state, they are committed to promoting and 
advancing the issues that are most pressing to the AAPI community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in celebrating the 
9th annual Community Wide Lunar New Year Celebration with the Detroit 
Pistons. These celebrations serve as excellent occasions to honor 
achievements, share traditions, and bring people together in the spirit 
of the Lunar New Year. I thank the Michigan Alliance of Chinese 
American Organizations and the extended community for their dedication 
to hosting this annual celebration, and we are thrilled to see the 
continued impact this celebration has on the state of Michigan.

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