LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Shen Yun Performing Arts upon the
occasion of presenting its 5,000 years of Chinese culture on stage at
the David Koch Theater, Lincoln Center, on January 9-18, 2015

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those events
of artistic significance which highlight the creative talents that have
contributed to the cultural enrichment of our communities and our
Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Shen Yun Performing Arts upon the occasion of presenting its 5,000
years of Chinese culture on stage at the David Koch Theater, Lincoln
Center, on January 9-18, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Shen Yun Performing Arts is the world's premier classical
Chinese dance and music company; it seeks to revive five millennia of
civilization, to breathe new life into traditional Chinese culture, and
to provide an experience of sublime beauty; and
WHEREAS, Established in New York by elite Chinese artists in 2006,
Shen Yun Performing Arts is the largest Chinese music and dance ensemble
in the world; and
WHEREAS, The world-class artistry of Shen Yun Performances embodies
the soul of 5,000 years of Chinese history and traditional culture,
which is rooted in belief of the divine, faith, the importance of culti-
vating virtue, and transcendence to heavenly realms; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, the company's repertoire is drawn from the pages
of history, classic legends, diverse ethnic traditions, and universal
themes; and
WHEREAS, Each year, Shen Yun unveils an all-new production, and today,
entering its ninth season, the company has toured in 30 countries and
more than 100 cities, with approximately 1,900 performances; and
WHEREAS, Shen Yun Performing Arts will present this auspicious event
announcing the celebration of Chinese traditional culture, upholding the
values of its mission to bring forth the pure heart of ancient China to
be shared with the modem world; and
WHEREAS, The artistic freedom of the West has enabled the artists of
Shen Yun to bring ancient Chinese traditions to life on stage, and in so
doing, Shen Yun has become an international phenomenon to the delight
and praise of audiences worldwide; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes the importance of the
performing arts and film, which act to inspire, enlighten, and unify
people from all cultural backgrounds through the transcendent power of
human expression; and
WHEREAS, It is most fitting that we take time to celebrate the arts of
our Nation, to honor our artists, and to express our appreciation to
everyone who patronizes the arts; and as we celebrate the arts, we cele-
brate and give thanks to our American freedom, the only atmosphere in
which artists can truly create and in which art is truly the expression
of the soul; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Shen Yun Performing Arts upon the occasion of presenting
its 5,000 years of Chinese culture on stage at the David Koch Theater,
Lincoln Center; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Shen Yun Performing Arts.