HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 International Yoga Day Proclamation - Word - 06.16.2015PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino joins the United Nations in recognizing Sunday,
June Twenty-First as International Yoga Day; and
WHEREAS, Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, addressed the United
Nations General Assembly with an initiative highlighting that “yoga
is an invaluable gift of India’s ancient tradition;” and
WHEREAS, the meditative aspects of yoga creates unity of body and mind; and
WHEREAS, yoga helps practitioners discover their connection with the world and
nature; and
WHEREAS, the regular practice of yoga has been known to provide both physical
and mental health benefits for people of all ages.
NOW, therefore, be it resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Cupertino, do
hereby proclaim Sunday, June Twenty-First as
International Yoga Day
and recognize the value of yoga in enhancing the health and well-being of those
who participate.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the
City of Cupertino to be affixed this Sunday, June Twenty-First,
Two Thousand and Fifteen.
Rod Sinks, Mayor