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To honor and recognize central Ohio's Asian American community on the occasion of the Lunar New Year.
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WHEREAS, the arrival of the Lunar New Year is an occasion for celebration in Asian communities around the world; and
WHEREAS, the New Year is a time of renewal, rebirth, and change, and also a time for families and friends to enjoy each other's company and fellowship; and
WHEREAS, the Chinese American Association of Central Ohio (CAACO) will present the annual New Year celebration dinner on January 22nd at Sunflower restaurant; and
WHEREAS, the dinner is an opportunity for members and supporters of central Ohio's Asian American community to welcome and celebrate the Year of the Dragon; and
WHEREAS, the Asian American community in Columbus makes our city a better and more culturally diverse place to live, work, play, and raise a family; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That we hereby honor and recognize central Ohio's Asian American community on the occasion of the Lunar New Year.