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CER26-0135 • 2025

Chinese Lunar New Year 4724, Year of the Horse Recognition Resolution of 2026

Chinese Lunar New Year 4724, Year of the Horse Recognition Resolution of 2026

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Mendelson
Last action
2026-03-27
Official status
Approved
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify the exact date or location of the parade, only that it is nationally known and will be celebrated on February 17, 2026.

Recognizing Chinese Lunar New Year 4724 and the Year of the Horse

This resolution honors the contributions of the Chinese community in Washington, D.C., and declares February 17, 2026 as 'Chinese Lunar New Year 4724, Year of the Horse Day'.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes the historical presence and cultural impact of the Chinese community in Washington, D.C.
  • Declares February 17, 2026 as 'Chinese Lunar New Year 4724, Year of the Horse Day' in the District of Columbia.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Chinese community in Washington, D.C.
  • Residents and visitors who participate in or attend events celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year.

Terms To Know

Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association
An organization that sponsors parades and celebrations for the Chinese Lunar New Year.
Year of the Horse
A year in the Chinese zodiac calendar, symbolizing speed, success, freedom, drive, perseverance, bold action, and strength.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not provide funding or create new laws but rather expresses recognition and appreciation.
  • It only applies to the District of Columbia and its residents.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-27 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Resolution ACR26-0132, Effective from Mar 03, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 005093

  2. 2026-03-03 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Retained by the Council

  3. 2026-03-03 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Legislative Meeting

  4. 2026-03-03 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0132

  5. 2026-02-26 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    CER26-0135 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

Chinese Lunar New Year 4724, Year of the Horse Recognition Resolution of 2026

Current Bill Text

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ENROLLED ORIGINAL

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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
26-135

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
March 3, 2026

To recognize the Chinese community in the District of Columbia for its generous and valued
contributions to the cultural, social, economic, and political life of the city and to honor
the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association for its sponsorship of the parade to
celebrate the Year of the Horse.
WHEREAS, Chinese people have lived in the District of Columbia as a community since
at least 1884, when nearly 100 immigrants settled near 3rd Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.,
and remained there until 1935, when the settlement moved to its current location along H Street,
N.W., which is commonly known as “Chinatown”;
WHEREAS, Chinatown is a unique cultural and social center for the District, providing
visitors with a taste of Chinese culture;
WHEREAS, today there are more than 40 Chinese businesses and hundreds of Chinese
residents in Chinatown, which serves as the center of health care, dining, and shopping for the
thousands of Chinese residents in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area;
WHEREAS, the District of Columbia’s commitment to the Chinese community continues
as the government strives to improve services for the Chinese community through the
establishment of the Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs, the Metropolitan Police
Department’s Asian Liaison Unit, and the Chinatown Community Cultural Center, which we
salute;
WHEREAS, thousands of District of Columbia residents will gather along I Street and
6th Street, N.W, on Sunday, February 22, 2026 to enjoy the parade and celebrate the Chinese
Lunar New Year;
WHEREAS, the annual anniversary celebration and parade for the Chinese Lunar New
Year, sponsored by the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, is nationally known as
one of the finest celebrations of art, history, culture, color, and pageantry; and

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WHEREAS, the horse symbolizes speed, success, freedom, drive, perseverance, bold
action, and strength.
RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the "Chinese Lunar New Year 4724, Year of the Horse Recognition
Resolution of 2026”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia salutes the Chinese community of the
District of Columbia and the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association for their numerous
contributions to the cultural, social, economic, and political life of the city . Further, the Council
thanks the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association and the Parade Committee for
sponsoring the parade to celebrate the Chinese New Year, and declares Tuesday , February 17,
2026, as “Chinese Lunar New Year 4724, Year of the Horse Day” in the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.