HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 Health for Humanity Yogathon 2016 - Word - 02.09.2016PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino wishes to recognize Surya Namaskar (SUN Salutation)
Awareness Period of January Sixteenth to January Thirty-first, Two Thousand and Sixteen;
and
WHEREAS, YOGA is an ancient process of keeping the human mind and body in good
health. Spiritual training is considered a part of physical training from ancient times in
India. The Surya Namaskar (SUN Salutation) is a special sequence of YOGA postures that
provides the key health benefits of YOGA in a very succinct package; and
WHEREAS, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) is a voluntary, non-profit, social and
cultural organization, which aims at preserving and passing on the ancient Hindu heritage
and cultural values to the next generation of Hindus and raising awareness around the
world; and
WHEREAS, HSS is organizing a Health for Humanity Yogathon with the goal of
completing One Million Surya Namaskar (SUN Salutation) by twelve thousand
participants, collectively and individually, to promote friendship, mutual understanding
and good health among multi-cultural and diverse members of the community; and
WHEREAS, YOGA enthusiasts, YOGA Studios, local schools and organizations are
participating in this event and can include SUN Salutations daily during this time as part of
physical activity and/or spiritual training.
NOW, therefore be it resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Cupertino do hereby
commend and recognize the
Health for Humanity Yogathon
and thank HSS for its outstanding job with helping to preserve and promote ancient
heritage and cultural values around the world.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of
Cupertino to be affixed this Sunday, January Thirty-First,
Two-Thousand and Sixteen.
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Barry Chang, Mayor