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WHEREAS, in celebration of the Vietnamese American Lunar New Year,the City of Tigard,
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-�' w.li WHEREAS,the Vietnamese American Lunar New Year is a special holiday which signifies a
time for families and friends to carry on the traditions of welcoming and preparing for the new
{\ . : year.As many of these traditions have been passed down from generation to generation, new ' !,
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4WHEREAS, the Vietnamese American Lunar New Year is associated with several myths and .. '_' -
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customs.The common themes for traditional Lunar New Year festivities focus on family, good
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WHEREAS, this year marks the Year of the Snake,which is the sixth in accordance to the �e
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zodiac animal order. Each zodiac animal represents their own unique qualities.According to ,'
tradition,the Year of the Snake is a symbol of rebirth, healing and protection, and aY
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celebration is an opportunity to educate and promote the rich cultural heritage of our ;j
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,- • NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, I Council President Wolf of the City of Tigard,
f'Y Oregon, do hereby proclaim January 29, 2025 to be the start of 3
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,-67 Dated this 14th day of January 2025
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of
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• ;; Maureen Wolf:Inc Pres.sent 'Ivor' '
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