Declare March 9, 2026 as Tibetan National Uprising Day
In Plain English
The city annually recognizes this day to commemorate Tibetans who died resisting China's occupation of Tibet since 1959. Richmond's Tibetan-American community gathers to raise the Tibetan flag and mark the 67th anniversary. The proclamation shows solidarity with ongoing human rights concerns in Tibet.
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