Title
Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Hindu Heritage Month
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Proclaim October 2024 as Hindu Heritage Month in the City of Olympia.
Report
Issue:
Whether to proclaim October 2024 as Hindu Heritage Month in the City of Olympia.
Staff Contact:
Dawn Carvalho, Executive Services Assistant, 360.753.8065
Presenter(s):
Jugal Thakor, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh
Kripa Chandaran, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh
Krishna Kumar, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh
Background and Analysis:
October is designated at Hindu Heritage Month in order to bring local awareness, recognition and acknowledgment of the significant contributions made by Hindu Americans across the United States. 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 accept the proclamation and speak to the importance of recognizing Hindu Heritage month.
Climate Analysis:
This is not expected to impact carbon emissions.
Equity Analysis:
This proclamation brings awareness to the important role of Hindu community members in the City of Olympia.
Financial Impact:
No financial impact.
Attachments:
Proclamation