Adopt Commendation recognizing Phat Giao Hoa Hao Online for its dedication and contributions to community engagement, cultural preservation, and service to the Vietnamese American community. (Duong)
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This document is a commendation for Phat Giao Hoa Hao Online, recognizing its dedication and contributions to community engagement, cultural preservation, and service to the Vietnamese American community. It is addressed to the Board of Supervisors from Supervisor Betty Duong.
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Commendation for Phat Giao Hoa Hao Online
Recognizes contributions to community engagement and cultural preservation
Service to the Vietnamese American community
Submitted by Supervisor Betty Duong
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 129361 DATE: June 2, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor SUBJECT: Commendation for Phat Giao Hoa Hao Online RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation recognizing Phat Giao Hoa Hao Online for its dedication and contributions to community engagement, cultural preservation, and service to the Vietnamese American community. (Duong) Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 1
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The Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County recognizes and commends Phật Giáo Hòa Hảo Online for its contributions to community engagement, cultural preservation, and service. The commendation highlights the teachings of Phật Giáo Hòa Hảo, founded by Đức Huỳnh Phú Sổ in 1939, and notes the annual celebration of its founding, which will take place in 2026 at the Tully Branch Library in San José.
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Phật Giáo Hòa Hảo emphasizes simplicity, compassion, personal virtue, and service.
The founder, Đức Huỳnh Phú Sổ, began his mission in 1939.
Phật Giáo Hòa Hảo Online connects followers and shares teachings through online engagement.
The annual commemoration of Phật Giáo Hòa Hảo's founding occurs on the 18th day of the fifth lunar month.
The 2026 celebration will be held on June 21 at the Tully Branch Library in San José.
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Docusign Envelope ID: BF3327F0-4F60-807A-832A-F7C24557A478 WHEREAS, Phật Giáo Hòa Hảo is rooted in traditional Buddhist teachings and emphasizes simplicity, compassion, personal virtue, and service to others while reflecting cultural values that have guided generations of followers; WHEREAS, the founder of Phật Giáo Hòa Hảo, Đức Huỳnh Phú Sổ, began his mission in 1939 and encouraged followers to practice gratitude, compassion, self-improvement, and ethical living through the teachings known as the Four Great Debts of Gratitude and the cultivation of good deeds; WHEREAS, Phật Giáo Hòa Hảo Online was established to connect followers and share Buddhist teachings through online engagement, creating opportunities for community members around the world to learn, practice, and preserve their faith and traditions; and WHEREAS, each year on the 18th day of the fifth lunar month, millions of followers around the world commemorate the founding of Phật Giáo Hòa Hảo, and in Santa Clara County, the 2026 celebration will take place on June 21 at the Tully Branch Library in San José. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara does hereby recognize...