Resolution 1503RESOLUTION NO. 1503
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, CELEBRATING
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH.
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, Mexico, 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 Septemberl8, respectively; and
WHEREAS, the 2022 Hispanic heritage month observance theme is: "Unidos: Inclusivity
for a Stronger Nation"; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month acknowledges and honors numerous past and
present educators, scientists, pioneers, leaders, artists, inventors, entrepreneurs, and
elders with special ceremonies and activities; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council do hereby celebrate the diversity in Edmonds by
commemorating the achievements of Hispanic Americans as history makers and legacy
trailblazers and their role in the development of the region and the nation since its
inception; and
WHEREAS, the contributions and cultural innovations created by citizens of Edmonds
who are Hispanic have been meaningful and beneficial to the development of our
community; now therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Proclaims the Month from September 15 to October 15 as Hispanic Heritage
Month.
Section 2. Recognizes diversity as an abiding strength to the Edmonds community.
RESOLVED this 6th day of September, 2022.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, -SETT PASSEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO.
APPROVED:
MA OR, MIKE NELSON
September 6, 2022
September 6, 2022
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