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Lunar New Year
February 12, 2021
Whereas, Today we commemorate Lunar New Year and join families in California,
Asia and around the world in welcoming the Year of the Ox; and,
Whereas, Lunar New Year predominantly celebrated by millions of Asian and
Pacific Islander (API) Californians of Chinese, Korean, Singaporean and
Vietnamese descent, is a time of joy and renewal. On this special day, families
celebrate and prepare for the arrival of a new year of good health and prosperity;
and,
Whereas, As we look forward to_ a joyous new year, we proudly reflect on the
contributions of API Californians who literally built California — from America's first
transcontinental railroad to the farms and small businesses foundational to our
State's economy. We also recognize that discriminatory law, xenophobic policies,
and mistreatment suffered by API Californians are a blight on our State's history.
We must continue to call out and stand against the anti -Asian rhetoric and violence
that increased during the COVID-1 g pandemic. As Californians, we must reject past
and present prejudice and embrace inclusion; and,
Whereas, Today, let us join our API friends and neighbors in celebration. As the
door to the Year of the Ox opens, we wish good fortune, health and happiness to all
those who celebrate.
Now, Therefore, I, Joe Kalmick, Mayor of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby
proclaim February 12, 2021, as "Lunar New Year."
In Witness whereof, I hereby affix my signature and the seal of the City of Seal
Beach this Twenty-second day of February in the year Two Thousand and T enty-
One.
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Joe Kalmick, Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem: Mike Varipapa
City Council Members:
Thomas Moore
Schelly Sustarsic
Sandra Massa-Lavitt