STATEMENT: Rep. Jimmy Gomez on the Lunar New Year
Washington,
February 16, 2018
Happy Lunar New Year to the families celebrating in California and around the world!
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D – Los Angeles) issued the following statement in celebration of the Lunar New Year in the Year of the Dog. “Happy Lunar New Year to the families celebrating in California and around the world! Throughout the day, let us remember that immigrants have enhanced our country’s culture and shaped America into a better and stronger nation. The beauty of our nation is that people of all ethnicities relish in the celebrations while learning about the history of the Lunar New Year and the countless contributions of the Asian American community. In the Year of the Dog, we welcome in hope, peace, and prosperity.” ### |