REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proclamation of November 2025 as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month
Report
BACKGROUND
On August 28, 2024, the California State Legislature passed Assembly Concurrent Resolution 220, designating the month of November as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month throughout California.
Throughout California, the Sikh community are part of many cities with significant concentrations of Sikh Americans in the Bay Area. Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month recognizes and acknowledges the significant contributions made by Californians of Sikh heritage in the state and seeks to afford all Californians the opportunity to better understand, recognize, and appreciate the rich history and shared principles of Sikh Americans. In addition, it further condemns all hate crimes and bias incidents against Sikh Americans and encourages all Sikhs to practice their faith freely and fearlessly.
DISCUSSION
At the November 4, 2025, City Council meeting, the City of Santa Clara will officially proclaim November 2025 as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month. Harpreet Singh Kohli from the Silicon Valley Gurdwara will be present to accept the Proclamation.
The Silicon Valley Gurdwara is a non-profit organization that is run by volunteers serving the Sikh community in Santa Clara and central Silicon Valley serving over 500 members who attend services regularly. They also provide mentoring programs and youth programs such as language and music classes after Sunday services.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an informational 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 other than City staff time for preparing this report.
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: Aimee Escobar, Management Analyst, City Manager’s Office
Approved by: Jovan Grogan, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proclamation of November 2025 as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month