Honor Chinese American Group

Senate Resolution No. 4141 BY: Senator PHILLIPS COMMENDING the Chinese American Association of North Hempstead upon the occasion of hosting its 21st Annual Gala WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend those enduring organizations which faithfully devote their resources and purposeful energies to improving the quality and dignity of life in the communities they serve, and to preserving their cultural heritage; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Chinese American Association of North Hempstead upon the occasion of hosting its 21st Annual Gala on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Leonard's Palazzo in Great Neck, New York; and WHEREAS, In 1997, the Chinese American Association of North Hempstead (CAANH) was formed by a group of Chinese American Families; since its inception, CAANH's membership has grown to more than 200 families in the North Hempstead, Long Island area; and WHEREAS, CAANH is a non-profit and non-sectarian organization committed to promoting intercultural exchanges within its communities; this vital association strives to cultivate goodwill and introduce the Chinese culture and traditions to the community, promote community participation and awareness among its members, encourage quality education and sponsor scholarship programs for its children, and represent the interests and concerns of Chinese residents in the community; and WHEREAS, To achieve these objectives, CAANH organizes and sponsors many social, cultural, and educational activities which are open to its members and residents in the nearby communities; the association is also very active in volunteering and supporting school events held in the various school districts of its members; through a lot of hard work, dedication and the support of its members, the association has made significant strides in promoting the image and interests of Chinese Americans; and WHEREAS, The unique beauty of Asian culture and the contribution of its people to literature, the arts and sciences, and to the economy, are well-known and well-appreciated around the world; the contributions of Asian-Americans are especially bountiful throughout the Empire State and are distinguished by their excellence; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the Chinese American Association of North Hempstead upon the occasion of hosting its 21st Annual Gala on March 17, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Chinese American Association of North Hempstead.