HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021.09.20 National Hispanic Heritage Month 2021.09-10 ENGProclamation
“National Hispanic Heritage Month”
September 15 - October 15, 2021
WHEREAS, America's cultural diversity has helped strengthen and define our country for hundreds of years; 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, we remember also those proud Hispanic American patriots who fought and died for our country in every war and conflict since our founding; 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, while many Hispanic Americans today are thriving, others are still struggling to
overcome obstacles, including language and cultural barriers; and
WHEREAS, we renew our commitment to ensuring that all Hispanic Americans have access to the opportunities needed to pursue and realize their dreams; and
WHEREAS, the 2021 theme “Esperanza” invites us to celebrate Hispanic Heritage and to reflect on how great our tomorrow can be if we hold onto our resilience and hope and, encourages us to reflect on all of the contributions Hispanics have made in the past, and will continue to make in the future. It is also a reminder that we are stronger together. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Saul Martinez, Mayor of the City of Pasco, Washington, on behalf of the
entire City Council, do hereby proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2021, as
“HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH”
in the City of Pasco, and encourage all to celebrate and support the rich heritage of our Hispanic residents. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of
Pasco, State of Washington, to be affixed this 20th day of September, 2021.
Saul Martinez, Mayor City of Pasco