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PROCLAMATION
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Day: July 6, 2025
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, born on July 6,1935, is globally recognized as a
spiritual leader, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and tireless advocate for peace, compassion, and
nonviolence.
July 6, 2025, marks the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
Throughout his life, His Holiness has dedicated himself to four principal commitments: promoting
basic human values such as compassion and forgiveness; encouraging interfaith harmony and
understanding among the world's religious traditions; preserving Tibetan language, culture, and
identity while advocating for the rights and autonomy of the Tibetan people; and fostering awareness
of the importance of ancient Indian knowledge, particularly concerning the mind and emotions,
through education and dialogue.
His Holiness has inspired Columbia Heights residents through his visits and his personal example,
encouraging mutual respect, inner peace, and a shared commitment to the common good.
Columbia Heights celebrates these principles of compassion, respect, and unity as essential to our
community and our way of life.
The Tibetan -American community center in Isanti actively upholds the teachings and legacy of His
Holiness through cultural preservation, education, and service, enriching the cultural fabric of
Minnesota and our city.
Since 1992, the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota, along with local Tibetan organizations, has
supported the vibrant Tibetan community in our state. Minnesota is home to the second-largest Tibetan
population in the United States, which continues to enrich our cultural, economic, and social landscape
while honoring their heritage and advancing human rights.
Columbia Heights affirms its commitment to uplifting the Tibetan community through continued
learning, cultural exchange, and meaningful collaboration.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Amdda Marquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights, do hereby proclaim
Sunday, July 6, 2025, as: HIS HOLINESS THE 14TH DALAI LAMA DAY in the city of Columbia
Heights, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, U.S.A.
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July 14, 2025