HomeMy WebLinkAboutED Hispanic Heritage Month Resolution of Appreciation HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
WHEREAS, as a community we welcome all good neighbors and recognize the contributions offered by a
rich community tapestry of young and old, male and female, people of all colors and ethnic backgrounds,
religious traditions, etc.; and
WHEREAS, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month annually from September 15 to October 15 by
honoring the histories, traditions and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Latin
America and Spain; and
WHEREAS, Marin County and San Rafael today embrace a growing and vibrant multicultural Latino
community, with roots in Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Spain, with many Spanish
names still gracing our City, including San Rafael, Terra Linda, Las Gallinas, Santa Venetia, and San Pedro;
and
WHEREAS, over thirty percent of the population of San Rafael is of Hispanic, Latino & Indigenous descent,
and these residents contribute to the economic, cultural and historic fabric of our City; and
WHEREAS, over ten percent of City of San Rafael employees have Hispanic heritage and they contribute to
the strength and diversity of the overall city workforce; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael is proud to recognize its Hispanic/Latino leadership, including the
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Marin, Canal Alliance, Latino Council, the Latino Unidos Club at
Dominican University, and Canal Welcome Center; and
WHEREAS, San Rafael’s California Film Institute has created “Viva el Cine”, an important Latin Film
Initiative that takes place during the Mill Valley Film Festival at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center,
WHEREAS, it is important to increase Hispanic cultural awareness and diversity by paying tribute to the
valuable contributions made by Hispanic Americans to our business, cultural, and educational communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael, do
hereby designate September 15 through October 15, 2018 as HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH in the City
of San Rafael and urge its residents to join in observing and recognizing the accomplishments of Hispanic
Americans.
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Mayor
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Councilmembers
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City Manager
Attested by my hand this _____ day of
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City Clerk
Resolution No. 14590