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Recognizing September 15th 2020 through October 15th 2020 as Hispanic Heritage Month.
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WHEREAS, on September 17, 1968, the 90th Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to issue annually a proclamation designating the week including September 15 and 16 as National Hispanic Heritage Week to honor the contributions of Americans who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, the countries of Central and South America and the Caribbean; and
WHEREAS, on August 17, 1988, Congress amended the former resolution, authorizing the President to extend this recognition into an annual month-long celebration, from September 15 through October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the achievements of Hispanic Americans in the Arts, Education, Entertainment, Government, History, Law, Literature, Medicine, the Military, Music, Politics, Science, Sports, and other endeavors; and
WHEREAS, the Hispanic and Latinx communities of Saint Paul have made large impacts and have contributed to the diversity and inclusiveness that can be seen across the city; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council recognizes September 15 through October 15, 2020 as Hispanic Heritage Month; and now therefore
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Saint Paul City Council encourages all residents to join in recognizing the contributions and the important presence of the Hispanic and Latinx communities in Saint Paul.