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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
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DATE: October 6, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month Proclamation
Prepared by: Vanessa Rosales, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present a proclamation for Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation
Month.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month is celebrated annually in the month of
October. 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 American
Awareness and Appreciation Month is a global movement highlighting Hinduism as a tradition
and celebrating the contributions Hindu Americans have made to our society.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1) Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month Proclamation
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Attachment 1
A PROCLAMATION OF THE
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“Hindu American Awareness and Appreciation Month”
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin, along with the nation, has been shaped by the extraordinary cultural, ethnic, linguistic, and religious diversity
of its residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin appreciates the valuable contributions of Hindu Americans in various fields such as education, science, law,
medicine, and technology, and acknowledges their profound community service; and
WHEREAS, Hindu Americans in the City of Dublin represent diverse ethnic backgrounds, including individuals of Indian, Pakistani,
Bangladeshi, Malaysian, Indonesian, Afghan, Nepali, Bhutanese, Sri Lankan, Fijian, Caribbean, and European descent; and
WHEREAS, the year 2026 marks the 133rd anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s introduction of Hinduism to a broad American audience at
the 1893 World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago, Illinois, and the 126th anniversary of when he founded the Vedanta Society in San
Francisco, California, in 1900; and
WHEREAS, Hindu Americans promote the ideals of tolerance, pluralism, and religious freedom, and respect the diversity of all faiths, and
the Vedas, the ancient Hindu scriptures, provide the basis for these core principles: “Truth is one, the wise call it by many names” (Ekam sat
vipra bahudha vadanti); and
WHEREAS, our diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and the City of Dublin joins with communities across the nation in celebrating Hindu
Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby proclaim October 2026 as “Hindu American
Awareness and Appreciation Month” in the City of Dublin, reaffirming our dedication to diversity, inclusivity, and mutual respect.
DATED: October 6, 2026
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