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This resolution recognizes the Lunar New Year celebration, specifically acknowledging that February 17, 2026, marks the beginning of this important holiday observed by many Asian communities globally, including in Georgia. It highlights the significant presence of nearly 500,000 Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in Georgia, representing approximately 4 percent of the state's population, and commends their contributions to Georgia's social, cultural, civic, economic, and academic success. The resolution specifically notes that Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese residents, numbering around 200,000, predominantly celebrate the Lunar New Year, which in 2026 is the Year of the Snake, a time for renewing family ties and starting anew. By recognizing this celebration, the resolution affirms Georgia's rich cultural history and its commitment to diversity, with the House of Representatives joining Asian and Pacific Islander communities in celebrating the occasion and extending well wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all Georgians, and directing the Clerk of the House to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73158