Matter SCC-129167

Adopt Proclamation declaring May 24, 2026 as the official celebration day of "Eritrean Independence Day" in Santa Clara County. (Lee)

Board of Supervisors

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Commendation/Proclamation Printout

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The document is a proclamation from the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors, recommending the adoption of a proclamation to declare May 24, 2026, as 'Eritrean Independence Day' in Santa Clara County.

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The proclamation is initiated by Supervisor Otto Lee.
The date of the proclamation is May 18, 2026.
The Board of Supervisors includes Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, and Margaret Abe-Koga.
The County Executive is James R. Williams.

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 129167 DATE: May 18, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Eritrean Independence Day RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Proclamation declaring May 24, 2026 as the official celebration day of "Eritrean Independence Day" in Santa Clara County. (Lee) 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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Proclamation for Eritrean Independence Day

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The Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara proclaims May 24, 2026, as Eritrean Independence Day in Santa Clara County, recognizing the history and contributions of the Eritrean community. The proclamation highlights Eritrea's rich history, the struggle for self-determination, and the upcoming flag-raising ceremony hosted by the Eritrean American community.

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Eritrea is located in the Horn of Africa and is bordered by Djibouti, Sudan, and Ethiopia.
Eritreans engaged in a 30-year struggle for self-determination, culminating in liberation on May 24, 1991.
A United Nations-monitored referendum in April 1993 affirmed Eritrea's independence.
Eritrean communities worldwide celebrate May 24 as Eritrean Independence Day.
A flag-raising ceremony will be held on May 18, 2026, in San José to celebrate Eritrea’s Independence Day.
The County of Santa Clara recognizes the contributions of the Eritrean community.

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Docusign Envelope ID: B946C032-AED4-4101-87BC-E0EF2695B9E3 WHEREAS, Eritrea—located in the Horn of Africa along the Red Sea and bordered by Djibouti, Sudan, and Ethiopia—is a nation rich in history, cultural diversity, resilience, and tradition; WHEREAS, after decades of colonial rule and federation with Ethiopia, Eritreans engaged in a 30-year struggle for self-determination, culminating in the liberation of Eritrea on May 24, 1991; WHEREAS, on April 23–25, 1993, the Eritrean people overwhelmingly voted for independence in a United Nationsmonitored referendum, affirming their sovereignty and national identity; WHEREAS, Eritrean communities around the world commemorate May 24 as Eritrea’s Independence Day through celebrations of culture, music, dance, poetry, art, and civic pride; WHEREAS, on Monday, May 18, 2026, the Eritrean American community will host a flag-raising ceremony at the County Government Center in San José to celebrate Eritrea’s Independence Day and recognize the contributions of Eritrean Americans to Santa Clara County; and WHEREAS, the County of Santa Clara is honored to recognize the history, resilience, and cultural contributions of the Eritrean community and...