Resolution 1989-39
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RESOLUTION NO. 89 - 39
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY SUPPORTING THE GILROY HISPANIC
CULTURAL FESTIVAL.
WHEREAS, through the collective efforts of committed Gilroyans, among them
local business, professional and civic leaders, hispanic and non-hispanic, the idea of a
festival to celebrate the rich heritage of our community's hispanic roots has become
reality, August 26th and 27, 1989, Gilroy will host the Third Annual Hispanic
Cultural Festival; and
WHEREAS, designed to celebrate the contributions of the entire Spanish speaking
world the festival will offer foods, crafts, art and the music of the Spanish speaking
countries of Europe, South America, Central America, North America and the Caribbean.
Participants will include representatives of embassies, state and local governments and
various ethnic clubs and performing groups. This year's highlight will be performances
and demonstrations by El Theatro Campensino; and
WHEREAS, Gilroy, because of its forty-eight percent hispanic population and its
historical beginnings amidst the ranchos of old Spanish land grants with California
Missions nearby is an appropriate setting for such a festival. Sharing the influence of
Spain and the Spanish language with cities like Guadalajara, Quito and Buenas Aires,
Gilroy invites hispanics and non-hispanics alike to share in the richness of this
cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, volunteers, upon whom the Festival will rely almost entirely, will
share in any profits realized as contributions to charities or organizations of their
choice. Much of any income from the Festival to the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will
be returned to the community through increased commercial activity, contributions and
scholarships; and
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WHEREAS, the Gilroy Hispanic Cultural Festival celebrates the unique character
of Gilroy with its great spirit of community, and in a special way, will help us to
enjoy our unique Gilroy Heritage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Gilroy City Council that the Gilroy
Hispanic Cultural Festival is endorsed and supported by the City of Gilroy and invites
all members of the community to join in the spirit of this event on August 26th and 27,
1989 which will provide enjoyment and excitement for all Gilroyans and our visitors.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of August, 1989, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
GAGE, HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, VALDEZ and
HUGHAN.
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
None
ABSENT:COUNCILMEMBER:
PALMERLEE
APPROVED:
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I, SUSANNE E. STEINMETZ, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do
hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. 89-39
is an original
resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular
meeting of said Council held on the
7th
day of
August
1989 ,
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
8th
day of
August
19 89.
(Seal)