HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 Chinese Medicine Day Proclamation - Word - 03.12.2004PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino wishes to honor the Chinese medical profession, on the occasion of a gathering to celebrate Chinese Medicine Day; and,
WHEREAS, practitioners of Chinese medicine have become increasingly popular by offering noninvasive and traditional therapies in treating a wide range of infirmities, ailments and diseases;
and,
WHEREAS, practitioners of Chinese medicine, educators and herb distributors are dedicated to promoting health through Chinese medicine at the local, state and national level; and,
WHEREAS, practitioners of Chinese medicine, under the leadership of Dr. Rona Ma, the Executive Chairperson of the TCM Day Celebration Committee, are tireless advocates for promoting
the broader recognition and greater access to Chinese medicine and acupuncture.
NOW, therefore, I, Mayor Sandra James, and the Cupertino City Council, do hereby proclaim in Cupertino, the day of March 13 as
Chinese Medicine Day
in recognition of the profound teachings and health advocated by practitioners of Chinese medicine to the people, families and community of Cupertino.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Cupertino to be affixed this 13th day of March 2004.
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Sandra James, Mayor