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
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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:
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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.
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Thai Nam Pham, CMC, CPMC
City Clerk of the City of Gilroy
(Seal)