HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 Mahatma Gandhi Day Proclamation - PDF - 09.29.2010PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on Saturday, October Second, Two Thousand and Ten, the City of
Cupertino wishes to recognize Mahatma Gandhi Day in Cupertino; and
WHEREAS, he was the pre-eminent political and spiritual leader of India during
the Indian independence movement; and
WHEREAS, the United Nations and the world observes Mahatma Gandhi's
birthday, October Second, as The International Day of Non -Violence; and
WHEREAS, Mahatma Gandhi's novel mode of mass mobilization and non-violent
action strengthened the roots of popular sovereignty, of civil, political and
economic rights, and greatly influenced and inspired leaders such as Martin
Luther King Jr., Caesar Chavez, and many others.
NOW, therefore, be it resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Cupertino, do
hereby declare October Second, Two Thousand and Ten as
Mahatma Gandhi Day
in Cupertino and call upon our citizens to celebrate and help promote a culture of
peace, tolerance, understanding and non-violence through education and public
awareness.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the
City of Cupertino to be affixed this Saturday, October Second, Two Thousand and
Ten.