HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 93-4606, by Representatives Shin, Wang, Veloria, Locke, Flemming, Hansen, Basich, Sehlin, Karahalios, Dunshee, Long, Cooke, Silver, Forner, Fuhrman, Lemmon, Brown, Wolfe, Riley, Wineberry, Morton, Chappell, Ogden, Quall, Rust, Pruitt, Schoesler, Conway, Rayburn, Springer, H. Myers, Campbell, Leonard, Edmondson, Foreman, Cothern, J. Kohl, Horn, Carlson and

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            WHEREAS, Saturday, January 23rd was the beginning of the New Year on the Lunar Calendar; and

            WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is an internationally recognized holiday, celebrated throughout Asia and the Asian-American community; and

            WHEREAS, It includes ancient traditions in celebration of prosperity, health, and good luck for the new year; and

            WHEREAS, There are over two hundred eleven thousand Asian-Americans in Washington State; and

            WHEREAS, There is tremendous potential for these citizens to contribute to the prosperity of Washington State; and

            WHEREAS, Washington State has a great interest in maintaining two-way trade relations with Pacific Rim countries;

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize and honor this holiday and Asian-Americans residing in Washington State; and

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this is the year of the rooster, symbolic of diligence, hard work, and prosperity; and

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That as the year of the rooster symbolizes these qualities, may they also be realized in the State of Washington.

                                              I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of

                                              Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives

                                                                      January 29, 1993.

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                                                              Alan Thompson, Chief Clerk