HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 Diwali 2017 Proclamation - word - 10.09.2017PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on Thursday, October 19, 2017 Diwali is a recognized Indian National
Holiday; and
WHEREAS, Diwali is a traditional Indian festival of light; it celebrates the victory
of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, hope over despair, and good
over evil; and
WHEREAS, on the occasion of Diwali, family and friends are gathering to light
lamps, exchanging gifts, new clothes, meeting new and old friends, and offering
traditional sweet; and
WHEREAS, the Diwali Festival creates a safe and healthy environment for
children, teenagers, adults and families to enjoy the wonderful festival activities
such as food, music, traditional dance, fireworks, sports activities, Health Fair, fun
rides, and delicious food; and
WHEREAS, “Fireworks” and “Ravan Dahan” are playing an important role in the
Diwali Festival; it signifies the victory over evil; and
WHEREAS, the Diwali Festival promotes camaraderie among the Indian
American community and solidarity with other cultures that enriches the quality
of life for all residents in our community; and
NOW, therefore, be it resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Cupertino, do
hereby recognize
Diwali
and encourage all Cupertino residents to support and participate in this event of
cultural, international and community understanding.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the
City of Cupertino to be affixed this Tuesday, October Seventeenth, Two Thousand
and Seventeen.
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Savita Vaidhyanathan
Mayor