Memorials, Recognition - Lunar New Year -

HJR 868 is a joint resolution passed by the Tennessee General Assembly to formally recognize the Lunar New Year as a significant cultural observance. It acknowledges the holiday's traditions, including family gatherings, customs like "sweeping the grounds" and red envelope gifts, and its celebration across Asian communities. This resolution does not create new laws or policies - it is purely symbolic, expressing the state's acknowledgment without imposing any legal requirements or affecting specific groups.