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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: October 3, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Proclamation for Bicentenary of the Birth of Baha'u'llah
Prepared by: Taryn Gavagan Bozzo, Executive Aide
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present a proclamation recognizing October 22, 2017 as the
Bicentenary of the Birth of Baha'u'llah.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
DESCRIPTION:
The City Council will present a proclamation to the Baha'i community, recognizing the
Bicentenary of the Birth of Baha'u'llah, founder of Baha'i Faith.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Bicentenary of the Birth of Baháulláh Proclamation 20 17
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