REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proclamation of October 2024 as Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month
Report
BACKGROUND
Since its inception in 2013, the Hindu American Foundation has led efforts in California and elsewhere to recognize October as Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month, part of the global Hindu Heritage Month campaign. October is significant because it is the birth month of Mahatma Gandhi and is often when major Hindu holidays such as Navaratri and Diwali are celebrated.
Hindu Heritage Awareness and Appreciation Month highlights Hinduism as a tradition and contributions Hinduism has made to society. The month seeks to highlight the Hindu-American experience, emphasizing the community’s contributions and challenges to life in the United States, both historically and currently.
DISCUSSION
The City of Santa Clara will recognize October 2024 as Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month at the City Council meeting on October 22, 2024 with a proclamation from the City Council.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an information report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City other than staff time.
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated by the City Manager’s Office.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Maria Le, Assistant to the City Manager, City Manager’s Office
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager, City Manager’s Office
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proclamation for Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month