Bill Text: NY J00278 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending the Great Neck Chinese Association upon the occasion of hosting its Chinese New Year Celebration

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-01-23 - ADOPTED [J00278 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00278-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 278

BY: Senator KAPLAN

        COMMENDING the Great Neck Chinese Association upon
        the   occasion  of  hosting  its  Chinese  New  Year
        Celebration on January 27, 2019

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to  recognize  and
commend  those  enduring  organizations  which  faithfully  devote their
resources and purposeful energies to improving the quality  and  dignity
of  life in the communities they serve, and to preserving their cultural
heritage; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commend the Great Neck Chinese Association upon the occasion of  hosting
its  Chinese  New  Year  Celebration  to be held at the Great Neck North
Middle School, on Sunday, January 27, 2019; and

  WHEREAS, Founded in 1995, the Great Neck Chinese Association  (GNCA)
is  a  non-profit  organization  that  serves  the  Great  Neck  Chinese
community; this year marks its 20th Anniversary; and

  WHEREAS, GNCA's mission is HAPPY: H: help new Chinese  residents  to
integrate into the Great Neck community, A: advocate for the common good
for its members, P: promote understanding of its culture and its people,
P:  promote  community  services  and social involvement, and Y: yield a
harmonious and happy living environment for all in Great Neck; and

  WHEREAS, GNCA serves  its  mission  by  engaging  in  the  following
activities:    works  with  Great  Neck schools and community leaders to
promote better understanding  and  acceptance  of  Chinese  culture  and
Chinese  residents;  hosts  social  and  fun activities to bring Chinese
community members together;  organizes  entertainments  and  educational
events  to  promote  culture  exchange  with other communities; promotes
community  services  and  provides   resources   to   encourage   social
involvement  by  its  members;  and  provides a venue for its members to
network and exchange ideas and a platform for its  members  to  interact
with  other  organizations,  local  leaders and the Great Neck public on
issues relating to the interest of the organization; and

  WHEREAS, On February 5, 2019, in accordance with their calendar  and
beliefs,  Asian-Americans  will  joyously  usher in the Year of the Pig,
4716; and

  WHEREAS, People born in the Year of  the  Pig  are  imbued  with  an
affinity  towards  justice,  and renowned for their loyalty and honesty;
and

  WHEREAS, Those born under the sign of the  Pig  are  optimistic  and
gentle, often easily liked amongst their friends; and

  WHEREAS,  When  working,  those  born  under the sign of the Pig are
energetic, enthusiastic, and hard-working, dedicated to finding  success
and fulfillment in their careers; and

  WHEREAS,  GNCA  welcomes  all  to  partake in the celebration of the
Chinese New Year, and to join in the positive spirit  which  this  event
brings  to Asian Americans and the Great Neck community; now, therefore,
be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Great Neck Chinese Association upon the occasion of  hosting
its Chinese New Year Celebration; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Great Neck Chinese Association.