CC - Item 3A - Proclamation Declaring September 15th - October 15th as "National Hispanic Heritage Month" in the City of RosemeadDeclaring September 15th — October 15th, 2021
as "National Hispanic Heritage Month"
WHEREAS, each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating
the culture, heritage and countless contributions of those whose ancestors were
indigenous to North America as well as those who came from Spain, Mexico, the
Caribbean, Central America and South America; and
WHEREAS, what began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Johnson was expanded
by President Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30 -day period starting on September 15th and
ending on October 15th; and
WHEREAS, the date September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for
the Latin American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and
Nicaragua. Additionally, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on
September 16 and September 18, respectively; and
WHEREAS, this year's theme, "Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope,"
encourages us to reflect on the legacy of Hispanic people who have influenced our
nation's history and serve today as leaders in all aspects of our national life from the
Supreme Court and halls of Congress to boardrooms and Main Streets across all of
the United States; and
WHEREAS, we recognize and honor the many ways that Hispanics have enriched the fabric of
our society while also rededicating ourselves to address the lack of equal access to
opportunity that many still face; and
WHEREAS, Hispanics continue their rich tradition of significant and diverse contributions
to the cultural, educational, economic and political vitality of our City, County
and state of California.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby proclaim in the City of
Rosemead, the month of September 15th— October 15th, 2021 as:
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POLL Y OW, MAYOR
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MARGAI&T CLARK, COUNCIL MEMBER
SANDRA ARMENTA, COUNCIL MEMBER
STEVEN LY, COUNCIL MEMBER