HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2025-09-09_06a Honorary Proclamation-National Hispanic Heritage Month Item 6.a.
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande is welcoming, inclusive, and dedicated to improving the quality of
life for those who live, work, and visit here; and
WHEREAS, what began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Johnson and was expanded
by President Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15, the United States
observes Hispanic Heritage Month; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of those whose
ancestors came to America from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of Hispanic Heritage Month is to create awareness of the contributions of people
of Hispanic Heritage to American culture. Many people of Hispanic Heritage serve as civil rights leaders
and community organizers, politicians, teachers, journalists, first responders, artists, healthcare
professionals, athletes, inventors, entertainers, and more; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month is tied to the celebration of the rich tapestry of our community and
reflects an array of distinct cultures;
WHEREAS, Arroyo Grande is fortunate to count among its population a large number of residents of
Spanish and Latin American descent, who grow businesses, offer innovative ideas, strengthen our
economy, create jobs, and contribute to our daily lives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Caren Ray Russom, Mayor of the City of Arroyo Grande,
do hereby proclaim September 15 - October 15, 2025, as "National Hispanic Heritage Month" in Arroyo
Grande and invite the community to learn more about the Hispanic culture, people, traditions, and values
that have positively enriched our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal
of the City of Arroyo Grande to be affixed this 9th day of September 2025.
CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
OF
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