Matter SCC-128132

Adopt Commendation for Venerable Thich Tinh Tu for his service to the Buddhist community as the Abbot of Kim Son Monastery in Watsonville and Tu Quang Temple in San Francisco. (Duong/Lee)

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Commendation/Proclamation Printout

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This document is a commendation for Venerable Thich Tinh Tu for his service to the Buddhist community as the Abbot of Kim Son Monastery in Watsonville and Tu Quang Temple in San Francisco. It is addressed to the Board of Supervisors and is recommended for adoption by Supervisors Betty Duong and Otto Lee.

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Commendation for Venerable Thich Tinh Tu
Service to the Buddhist community
Abbot of Kim Son Monastery in Watsonville
Abbot of Tu Quang Temple in San Francisco
Recommended action by Supervisors Betty Duong and Otto Lee

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 128132 A DATE: April 14, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Commendation for Venerable Thich Tinh Tu RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for Venerable Thich Tinh Tu for his service to the Buddhist community as the Abbot of Kim Son Monastery in Watsonville and Tu Quang Temple in San Francisco. (Duong/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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Commendation for Venerable Thich Tinh Tu

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The Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara recognizes and commends Venerable Thich Tinh Tu for his service to the Buddhist community. The commendation highlights the significance of the Vesak Festival, which will take place in Northern California from April 17-19, 2026, at Lake Cunningham Park in San Jose, where Venerable Thich Tinh Tu will serve as a Spiritual Witnessing Master. The resolution was passed unanimously on April 14, 2026.

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The Vesak Festival is recognized by the United Nations and is significant in Buddhism.
The 2026 Vesak Festival will be held from April 17-19 at Lake Cunningham Park in San Jose.
Venerable Thich Tinh Tu is a respected meditation master and will be a special guest at the festival.
He serves as the Abbot of Kim Son Monastery and Tu Quang Temple.
The commendation was passed unanimously by the Board of Supervisors on April 14, 2026.

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W HEREAS, the Vesak Festival, internationally recognized by the United Nations in 1999, is one of the most significant WHEREAS, this sacred occasion highlights the core Buddhist values of wisdom, compassion, and peace, inspiring individuals and communities to foster understanding, unity, and service in an increasingly interconnected world; WHEREAS, the 2026 Vesak Festival in Northern California will be held April 17-19 at Lake Cunningham Park in San Jose and will feature Most Venerable Thfch Tinh Tu as a special guest; WHEREAS, Venerable Thfch Tinh Tu is widely respected as a meditation master with significant influence among monks, nuns, and Buddhist communities throughout Northern California; and WHEREAS, at the 2026 Vesak Festival in San Jose, Most Venerable Thich Tinh Tu will serve as a Spiritual Witnessing Master of the event. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara does hereby recognize and commend Venerable Thich Tinh Tir • for his service to the Buddhist community as the Abbot of Kim Son Monastery in Watsonville and Tu Quang Temple in San Francisco. PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the Board of Supervisors, County of Santa Clara,...