A formal position or approval by the Board: Recognizing the Dragon Boat Festival’s role in strengthening community and generational bonds through cultural celebration. In short: a symbolic stance, not a binding law.
Resolution recognizing the Dragon Boat Festival’s role in strengthening community and generational bonds through cultural celebration; supporting Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 123, introduced by Assembly Member Phillip Chen, recognizing June 19, 2026, as Duanwu Jie in the State of California; and further declaring June 19, 2026, as Dragon Boat Festival Day in the City and County of San Francisco.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a recognition of the cultural significance of the Dragon Boat Festival and was prompted by Assembly Concurrent Resolution 123 introduced by Assembly Member Phillip Chen.
Assembly Member Phillip Chen introduced Assembly Concurrent Resolution 123, recognizing June 19, 2026, as Duanwu Jie, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival, celebrating its cultural contributions.
ACR 123 was amended in the Assembly to further emphasize the cultural significance of the Dragon Boat Festival.
Supervisor Chen submitted a resolution to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors supporting ACR 123 and declaring June 19, 2026, as Dragon Boat Festival Day in San Francisco.
The Board of Supervisors referred the resolution for adoption without committee reference at the next board meeting.
Clerical edits were confirmed for the resolution, ensuring it was ready for submission to the Board.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record