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美國國會議員希拉傑克森李恭祝中國新年賀信

華盛頓DC----值此中國春節之際，國會議員希拉傑克森李發布節日賀辭如下：

我很榮幸向中國駐休斯敦總領館，以及大休斯頓地區華裔社區恭賀新年！中國農曆新年是一個全世界千千萬萬華人共同慶祝了千年的傳統節日。今年是中國的農曆龍年。

中國有句諺語表明新年是萬象更新，萬物重生的一年。中國春節是中國最源遠流長和最意義重大的節日。家家戶戶慶祝過去一年的結束，迎接新的一年的開始。人們在春節里歡聚一堂，共享豐盛的食物，換上美麗的新裝，舉辦豐富多彩的活動，表達美好的祝願，祝福新的一年吉祥如意。

我忠心祝願所有的美籍華人，美籍亞裔和太平洋島國人，亞洲人民，以及世界各地慶祝農曆新年的人民，在新的一年裡，平安幸福，繁榮昌盛，身體健康，萬事如意！

在這個特殊的節日裡，亞裔美國人的後代們將與他們的家庭一起繼承過去的優良傳統，在新的一年繼往開來。美利堅合眾國非常珍視與中華人民共和國之間的重要夥伴關係，以及和休士頓和全美各地華裔社區的重要夥伴關係，你們豐富的文化和傳統是使我們這個國家之所以偉大的多元化文化的重要組成部分。

恭祝大家春節快樂！向全國華裔拜年！

（原文如下）

For Immediate Release                                            Contact: Michael McQuerry

January 23, 2012                                                                  (202) 225-3816

Press Statement

CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE SALUTES THE CHINESE NEW YEAR

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released the following statement in reference to today’s Chinese New Year:

“It is my great pleasure to send my new year’s greetings to the Chinese Consulate General in Houston, as well as the Chinese communities in Greater Houston Area. Chinese Lunar New Year is a thousand year tradition celebrated by billions of Chinese all over the world. This year is the Lunar New Year of the Water Dragon

“A Chinese proverb states that all creations are reborn on New Year’s Day. The Chinese Spring Festival is far and away the most important holiday in China when families celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another. People celebrate this annual event with family reunion, abundant food, new clothes, and various activities, which resemble good wishes and good luck for the coming New Year!

“My warmest wishes go to all Chinese Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, the people of Asia, and all those around the world who are celebrating the Lunar New Year. May you be blessed with peace, prosperity and good health -- now and in the year ahead.

“During this special occasion, Americans of Asian descent will continue the rich traditions of the past and begin new ones with their own families.  The United States values its important partnership with The Peoples Republic of China and the Chinese community here in Houston and all across America. Your rich culture and traditions add to the very diversity that makes our country great! Happy New Year!”

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