CC Resolution No. 03-168RESOLUTION NO. 03-168
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
DESIGNATING SEPTE1VIBER 28 OF EACH YEAR
AS CONFUCIUS DAY, AND ON THAT DAY THE CITY SHALL RECOGNIZE AND
HONOR TEACHERS FOR THEIR DEDICATION
AND HARD WORK
WHEREAS, Confucius was a great sage, a great educator, and one of the most influential
and respected philosophers in world history; and
WHEREAS, Confucian ideals have been a cornerstone for the development of culture,
society, government, and education in many countries throughout history and the world; and
WHEREAS, the fundamental belief of Confucian ideology is "humanity," a belief that
people posses qualities, such as morality and benevolence, which distinguish them fi.om animals;
and
WHEREAS, Confucian philosophy advocates filial piety, loyalty, and reciprocity, which
are qualities that are universally honored; and
WHEREAS, Confucius, as a teacher, believed people have integrity and dignity and are
equal and educable; and
WlTEREAS, Confucian teaching holds that there is abundant potential in each student,
that there are no class distinctions, and that by nature all people are one and the same; and
WHEREAS, Confucian doctrine tells us that the interaction between teacher and student
is one of the most important relationships, promoting mutual trust, honor, and respect; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Cupertino,
declares that September 28 of each year shall be designated as Confucius Day, and on that day
the city shall recognize and honor teachers for their dedication and hard work.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 15th day of September 2003, by the following vote:
. Vote
Members of the City Council
AYE S:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Chang, James, Kwok, Sandoval, Lowenthal
None
None
None
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor, City of Cupertino''X/()/