Commemorating the Asian American community's celebration of Losar on February 28-March 2, 2025

This resolution formally recognizes the Losar celebration - a Himalayan New Year observed by Nepali, Tibetan, Bhutanese, and other Himalayan communities - as an important cultural event in New York State. It specifically commemorates the community's celebration period of February 28-March 2, 2025, highlighting its significance to these groups, particularly in neighborhoods like Queens and Brooklyn. As a symbolic resolution, it has no binding policy effect but serves to acknowledge and honor the cultural heritage of these communities within New York. The resolution was introduced and adopted on February 26, 2025.