HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 September Hispanic Heritage MonthCOLUM131AO HEIGHTS
PROCLAMATION
Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15, 2023 - October 15, 2023
WHEREAS, The first Hispanic Heritage Week was held in 1968 by President Lyndon
Johnson, and 20 years later, in 1988, President Bush declared September 15th to October
15th Hispanic Heritage Month; and
WHEREAS, the Hispanic and Latine community, a vital and integral part of Columbia
Heights, has made significant and lasting contributions to our society, enriching our
lives through art, music, cuisine, literature, science, and countless other fields; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month offers us a remarkable opportunity to celebrate
the heritage, culture, and invaluable contributions of Hispanic and Latine individuals
and communities to the United States: and
WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month encourages us to reflect on the shared histories,
challenges, and successes of our Hispanic neighbors, fostering a deeper understanding
and respect for the diversity that shapes our town,
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Amdda Mdrquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia
Heights, do hereby proclaim September to be Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of
Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, U.S.A.
Additionally, I call on all citizens to join me in honoring our Hispanic community's
distinct heritage and unbending spirit and to participate in efforts that advance dialog
between cultures, unity, and exchange.
4A!'da Marquez Shimla, Mayor
September 11, 2023