Illinois Senate Resolution 77 recognizes the Lunar New Year as a significant holiday for Asian American communities.

Illinois Senate Resolution 77 recognizes the cultural and historical importance of the Lunar New Year, celebrated by Asian American communities in Illinois and worldwide. The resolution acknowledges the holiday's origins in East and Southeast Asia, its various names, and the traditions associated with it, such as family gatherings, honoring ancestors, and exchanging gifts. The resolution also notes the 12-year zodiac cycle and the specific animal for the 2025 Lunar New Year, the Snake, which symbolizes both positive and negative qualities.

Illinois Senate Resolution 77 recognizes the Lunar New Year as a significant holiday for Asian American communities.

Illinois Senate Resolution 77 recognizes the cultural and historical importance of the Lunar New Year, celebrated by Asian American communities in Illinois and worldwide. The resolution acknowledges the holiday's origins in East and Southeast Asia, its various names, and the traditions associated with it, such as family gatherings, honoring ancestors, and exchanging gifts. The resolution also notes the 12-year zodiac cycle and the specific animal for the 2025 Lunar New Year, the Snake, which symbolizes both positive and negative qualities.