HomeMy WebLinkAboutFin 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
City of San Rafael
In Recognition of
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 2021
WHEREAS, as a community we recognize the contributions offered by a rich
community tapestry of all ages, gender, race, orientation, 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 twenty 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, Voces del Canal, the Multicultural Center
of Marin, and others; and
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, I, Kate Colin, Mayor of San Rafael, do hereby proclaim September 15
through October 15, 2021 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.
Kate Colin
Mayor
