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PROCLAMATION
Latine Heritage Month: September 15, 2024 - October 15, 2024
In 1968, President Lyndon Johnson established Hispanic Heritage Week, which
President George H.W. Bush expanded to Hispanic Heritage Month in 1988. This
month is observed from September 15th to October 15th each year. This month
marks the independence anniversaries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala,
Honduras, Nicaragua (September 15), Mexico (September 16), and Chile (September
18), celebrating the enduring spirit of freedom.
"Latin" has emerged as an inclusive, gender -neutral term reflecting the diversity of
Latin American descent. The Latine community is integral to Columbia Heights,
contributing to art, music, cuisine, literature, science, and more.
Latine Heritage Month honors the community's resilience in facing discrimination
and their deep roots in Indigenous cultures, preserving vital traditions and
identities. It encourages reflection on shared histories and successes, fostering
appreciation for the diversity that strengthens our city.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Amada Marquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights,
proclaim September 15th to October 15th, 2024, as Latine Heritage Month in
Columbia Heights. I encourage all citizens to honor our Latine community's distinct
heritage and enduring spirit and participate in efforts promoting cultural dialogue,
unity, and exchange.
ada Marquez Simula, Mayor
September 9, 2024