Title
Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Hindu Heritage Month
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Proclaim October 2025 as Hindu Heritage Month in the City of Olympia.
Report
Issue:
Whether to proclaim October 2025 as Hindu Heritage Month in the City of Olympia.
Staff Contact:
Dawn Carvalho, Executive Services Assistant, 360.753.8065
Presenter(s):
Jugal Thakor
Background and Analysis:
Hindu Americans in Olympia contribute to the City in a number of valuable ways despite ongoing misconceptions, discrimination and bias-motivated stereotypes. Several members of the Hindu community will be in attendance supporting Hindu Heritage month.
Climate Analysis:
This proclamation is not expected to have an impact carbon emissions.
Equity Analysis:
Bringing awareness to the important role the Hindu community members play in the City of Olympia.
Financial Impact:
No financial impact.
Attachments:
Proclamation