WHEREAS, the City of Seattle joins our neighbors and residents in celebrating Lunar New Year and welcoming the Year of the Dragon characterized by strength, determination, and resilience, symbolizing boldness and courage; and

WHEREAS, the Lunar New Year begins on the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar the 10th day of February in 2024 marked by customs and festivities throughout Seattle; and

WHEREAS, the City of Seattle celebrates our country's heritage as a nation of immigrants and refugees 18.1% of the Seattle population comprises of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities with highly diverse traditions, cultures, and celebrations; and

WHEREAS, the City of Seattle deeply appreciates the many contributions of the diverse Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities advancing the shared values of our One Seattle vision by building a thriving, innovative, and equitable city we are all proud to call home; and

WHEREAS, we highlight the solidarity and strength of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in resisting anti-Asian hate and discrimination; and

WHEREAS, the Lunar New Year is a time to celebrate family and community, while looking towards prosperity, renewal and good fortune; and

WHEREAS, the City of Seattle celebrates the time-honored celebrations and festivities of Lunar New Year as we enter the Year of the Dragon together as family, friends, and community united in compassion and care for one another.

THEREFORE, THE MAYOR OF SEATTLE AND THE SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL PROCLAIM AND RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 10th, 2024, TO BE THE COMMENCING DATE OF

Lunar New Year of the Dragon

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Mayor Bruce A. Harrell City Council President Sara Nelson

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Councilmember Joy Hollingsworth Councilmember Robert Kettle

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Councilmember Cathy Moore Councilmember Maritza Rivera

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Councilmember Rob Saka Councilmember Dan Strauss

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Councilmember Tanya Woo