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Resolution No. 2022-71 | National Hispanic Heritage Month | Adopted 09/19/2022RESOLUTION NO. 2022-71 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 THROUGH OCTOBER 15, 2022 AS NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WHEREAS, America’s cultural diversity has helped strengthen and define our country for hundreds of years; and WHEREAS, as entrepreneurs and public servants, scholars, and artists, Hispanic Americans have provided wisdom, energy, and leadership in both small and large communities across this country; and WHEREAS, Hispanics represent a vibrant and thriving part of our diverse community. Their histories and cultures stretch across centuries, and the contributions of those who come to our community continue to add new chapters in our City’s history; and WHEREAS, each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, M exico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America; and WHEREAS, the observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402; and WHEREAS, the day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Also, Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30-day period; and WHEREAS, during National Hispanic Heritage Month we recognize the millions of Hispanic Americans whose love of family, hard work, and community have helped unite us as a people and sustain us as a nation; and, WHEREAS, the City of Gilroy looks forward to celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the greater community to highlight the rich heritage, art, histor y, food, music, and tradition of all 26+ Latin-American nations while recognizing that these nations are not monogamous and this month celebrates, honors and pays tribute to all for their contributions to our city and society; and WHEREAS, while many Hispanic Americans today are thriving, others are still struggling to overcome obstacles, including language and cultural barriers, as well as discrimination; and Resolution No. 2022-71 National Hispanic Heritage Month City Council Regular Meeting | September 19, 2022 Page 2 of 2 WHEREAS, the City of Gilroy is committed to recognizing Hispanic culture and heritage as an important part of the City and its strong, inclusive community, and to ensuring that all Hispanic Americans have the opportunities they need to realize their dreams of a better life. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Gilroy does hereby support September 15, 2022, through October 15, 2022, as National Hispanic Heritage Month and calls for its observance by all residents. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of September 2022 by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ARMENDARIZ, BRACCO, HILTON, LEROE-MUÑOZ, MARQUES, TOVAR, BLANKLEY NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE APPROVED: Marie Blankley, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________ Thai Nam Pham, City Clerk Marie Blankley (Sep 20, 2022 13:23 PDT) Marie Blankley CERTIFICATE OF THE CLERK I, THAI NAM PHAM, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. 2022-71 is an original resolution, or true and correct copy of a city Resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a Regular Meeting of said held on Council held Monday, September 19, 2022, at which meeting a quorum was present. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of the City of Gilroy this Monday, September 19, 2022. ____________________________________ Thai Nam Pham, CMC, CPMC City Clerk of the City of Gilroy (Seal)