PROCLAMATION
recognizing APRIL 14th 2022 as NEPAL DAY
IN THE CITY OF HERCULES
WHEREAS, the United States of America established diplomatic relations with Nepal on April 25, 1947; and WHEREAS, Nepal Day is observed on or around the 14th April of each year as Nepali New Year according to Nepali Calendar; and WHEREAS the City of Hercules is a diverse community which prides itself on being an accepting and inclusive community and is proud to recognize the Hercules City Nepali Community; and WHEREAS, the Hercules City Nepali Community was formed to serve Nepali community members residing in the City of Hercules and the surrounding area; and WHEREAS, the mission of the Hercules City Nepali Community is to preserve and promote traditional Nepali culture and values while establishing a unique Nepali identity; and WHEREAS, the Nepali community has directly contributed to the diversity and positive growth of the City of Hercules in various fields, including education, entrepreneurship, government, literature, drama, sculpture, music, food, and culture, as well as all walks of life; and WHEREAS, this is an appropriate time to promote and reflect on Nepali history and culture to provide all Americans with the opportunity to learn and appreciate the Nepali contributions to the USA; and WHEREAS, the City of Hercules will join with the nation in celebrating Nepali New Year by honoring the essential contributions, sacrifices, and accomplishments Nepali and Nepalese American people have made to the U.S. as part of American history.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED that I, Dion Bailey, Mayor of the City of Hercules, on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby recognize April 14, 2022, as Nepal Day in the City of Hercules and I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and cause the seal of the City of Hercules to be affixed this 12th day of April 2022. ________________________________
Dion Bailey, Mayor