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PROCLAMATION: Celebrating the Lunar New Year: February 17
- February 27, 2026
February 17, 2026 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT
PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD
MAYORS REPORT
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1. Lunar New Year 2026
PROCLAMATION
Celebrating the Lunar New Year
Februray 17- February 27
2026
WHEREAS, the traditional Lunar New Year celebration, also known as the Spring
Festival, dates back as early as the fourteenth century, B.C., and Lunar New Year is
celebrated over 15 days, with dates based on the lunisolar calendar. This year, the
holiday runs from February 17 through February 27; and
WHEREAS, each new year is paired with one of twelve zodiac animals: rat, ox, tiger,
rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey rooster, dog or pig and 2026 is the
powerful year of the Horse; and
WHEREAS, the Year of the Horse symbolizes freedom, movement and
momentum; it is a symbol of energy, independence and forward motion - a year that
rewards courage, action and trusting your instincts: and
WHEREAS, the Lunar New Year is celebrated uniquely in many different Asian
countries but regardless of the country, culture, religion, or ethnicity, the day is a time
for family reunions, gatherings, reaffirming bonds and reflection; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is home to a large and diverse Asian -
American community that has contributed significantly to the social and economic
vitality of the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect believes that celebrating diversity helps
create a vibrant community in which all individuals and families feel welcome further
embodying the Village's motto: Where Friendliness is a Way of Life.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Paul Wm. Hoefert, do hereby recognize February 17 through
February 27th as
"LUNAR NEW YEAR"
in the Village of Mount Prospect and encourage all members of the community to join
me in this special observation by wishing all residents good health and prosperity as
we welcome the new Lunar New Year.
Paul Wm. Hoefert, Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen M. Agoranos, Village Clerk