SENATE RESOLUTION
8665
By Senators Nguyen, MacEwen, Nobles, Lovelett, Van De Wege, Hansen, Dhingra, Holy,
Shewmake, Saldaña, Keiser, C. Wilson, Billig, Padden, Warnick, Stanford, J. Wilson,
Wagoner, Robinson, Lovick, Hasegawa, Kuderer, Wellman, Valdez, and Conway
1 WHEREAS, On this tenth day of February in 2024, the people of the
2 great state of Washington unite to celebrate Lunar New Year the year
3 of the Dragon, joining to distinguish Asian American joy, cultures,
4 and beautiful diversity; and
5 WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year begins on the first new moon of the
6 lunisolar calendar; and
7 WHEREAS, This year is designated as the Year of the Dragon, the
8 animal characterized by its strength and determination; its resilient
9 nature bringing symbols of boldness, courage, and growth to the year;
10 and
11 WHEREAS, Washington acknowledges both the rich heritage and
12 collective trauma of our Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific
13 Islander ancestors; and
14 WHEREAS, We deeply appreciate the many contributions of the Asian
15 American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander community that has made
16 Washington a vibrant place for us all to call home, through building
17 and supporting their communities despite perpetual discriminations
18 and violence they may have faced in the past and present; and
19 WHEREAS, We highlight the solidarity and strength of the Asian
20 American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander community rooted in the
21 culture that respects its ancestry and supports its descendants; and
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 1 WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is a time to reflect, to
2 celebrate family and community, and to learn and understand the
3 past as we look towards renewal and growth; and
4 WHEREAS, We step into the Year of the Dragon not just as
5 individuals, but as family united in compassion and community
6 stewardship;
7 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Senate stand with
8 the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander community in
9 times of crisis and in times of celebration, we come together
10 now to reflect on the year past and envision new beginnings in
11 acknowledgment of the Lunar New Year.
12 I, Sarah Bannister, Secretary of the Senate,
13 do hereby certify that this is a true and
14 correct copy of Senate Resolution 8665,
15 adopted by the Senate
16 February 5, 2024
17 SARAH BANNISTER
18 Secretary of the Senate
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