CITY OF
CUPERTINO
Proclamation
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino, the State of California, and the United States have been enriched by the ethnic, linguistic, and religious diversity of its residents;
WHEREAS, Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world with more than one billion followers worldwide and four million in the U.S.; WHEREAS, Hindu Americans have made numerous positive contributions in all aspects of society, from science to business to politics to spirituality;
WHEREAS, the culture, history, traditions, achievements, and contributions of Hindu Americans are recognized and celebrated throughout the United States during the month of October;
WHEREAS, Hindu Americans in Cupertino have contributed tremendously to the vitality of our City and enriched the lives of our residents; WHEREAS, Hindu Americans in Cupertino celebrate numerous festivals, such as Diwali, marking the victory of good over evil and knowledge over ignorance;
THEREFORE, I, Mayor Darcy Paul, and the Cupertino City Council do hereby Proclaim October 2022 as
Hindu Heritage and Twareness Monite
in the City of Cupertino, and thank the Hindu American community for creating a better society for the children, families, and people of Cupertino.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Cupertino to be affixed this Tuesday, October Fourth, Two Thousand and Twenty Two.
Darcy Paul
Mayor