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City of San Leandro <br />City Council <br />Meeting Date: February 6, 2023 <br />Agenda Number: 3.f. <br />Agenda Section: RECOGNITIONS <br />File Number: 23-033 <br />File Type: Presentation <br />LUNAR NEW YEAR PROCLAMATION <br />WHEREAS, Lunar New Year, a time of feasting and renewal of family and community ties, symbolizes reunion and <br />rebirth, and marking the end of winter and the start of spring; and <br />WHEREAS, various Asian Pacific Islander cultures, including, Chinese, Indonesian, Korean, Malaysian, Singaporean, <br />Vietnamese, and many others, traditionally celebrate the Lunar New Year in a variety of ways worldwide; and <br />WHEREAS, in 2023, Lunar New Year begins January 22 and celebrations last until February 5 when the first full <br />moon of the year marks the end of the New Year season, and the Lantern Festival is held; and <br />WHEREAS, in 2023, the Year of the Rabbit will be observed in most countries and cultures in accordance with the <br />lunar zodiac, and Vietnam will welcome the Year of the Cat; and <br />WHEREAS, the celebration of Lunar New Year events in San Leandro and throughout the surrounding region <br />illustrates our community’s rich cultural history and commitment to diversity; and <br />WHEREAS, we proudly reflect on the contributions of Californians of Asian descent, who continue to help build a <br />vibrant California - from America’s first transcontinental railroad, to the farms and small businesses that are foundational <br />to our state’s economy; and <br />WHEREAS, we recognize that discriminatory laws, xenophobic policies, and mistreatment towards Californians of <br />Asian descent do not have a place in our city, state, or country, and we must continue to stand against the anti-Asian <br />rhetoric and hate that increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and reject past and present prejudice and embrace all <br />people. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Juan González III, Mayor of San Leandro, HEREBY PROCLAIM January 22, <br />2023, as “LUNAR NEW YEAR” in San Leandro and wish everyone celebrating a joyous new year, good fortune, <br />health, and happiness, and encourage everyone in San Leandro to join in the spirit of community and reaffirm our city’s <br />commitment to family, diversity, mutual respect, and creating an inclusive environment of belonging for all. <br />_____________________ <br />JUAN GONZALEZ III <br />MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO <br />FEBRUARY 6, 2023 <br />Page 1 City of San Leandro Printed on 2/2/2023