March 05, 2024
Mayor's Office
DATE: March 5, 2024
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Martinez
Subject:
Proclamation Declaring March 10th, 2024, as Tibetan
Uprising Day in the City of Richmond
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
March 21, 2023
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The City of Richmond recognizes March 10th, 2024, as
Tibetan Uprising Day and stands in solidarity with the
Tibetan community.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
PROCLAMATION recognizing March 10, 2024, as
Tibetan Uprising Day in the City of Richmond – Mayor’s
Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).
DISCUSSION:
The proclamation declares March 10, 2024, as Tibetan Uprising Day in the City of Richmond. It recognizes the Tibetan National Uprising against China's occupation of AGENDA
REPORT
March 05, 2024
Tibet and honors the Tibetans who lost their lives in the struggle for freedom. The proclamation also acknowledges the ongoing suppression of human rights and freedom in Tibet and the marginalization of Tibetan language, culture, and identity. It highlights the United States Congress' laws and reports regarding Tibet and the bipartisan and bicameral Bill to peacefully resolve China's occupation of Tibet. The proclamation emphasizes the principal commitments of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the Nobel Peace Prize recipient, and the US Congressional Gold Medal recipient, and the vibrant Tibetan American community in Richmond. Finally, it recognizes the community gathering to raise the Tibetan flag and commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising against China's occupation.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Proclamation