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DAWSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PROCLAMATION LUNARNEWYEAR WHEREAS, February 17, 2026, marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year, which is celebrated in Asian-American communities across the United States and, especially, Georgia; and WHEREAS, Georgia is home to approximately 495,000 Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander descent; and WHEREAS, The Asian and Pacific Islander American community has contributed to the social, cultural, civic, economic, and academic success of the state; and WHEREAS, The Lunar New Year is predominately celebrated by Asian and Pacific Islander American communities from China, Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, and Taiwan; and WHEREAS, This Lunar New Year is the Year of the Horse and is universally celebrated by these communities as a time to renew family ties and to start the new year with a clean slate; and WHEREAS, The celebration of the Lunar New Year in communities throughout Georgia illustrates the state's rich cultural history and commitment to racial, religious, and cultural diversity; and WHEREAS, Dawson County follows the State of Georgia in welcoming the Lunar New Year and extends best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous Lunar New Year to all Georgians; and NOW, THEREFORE, the Dawson County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims February 17, 2026, as the beginning of the Lunar New Year - the Year of the Horse. On this 5th day of February, 2026. Billy Thurmond, Chairman