III.1. Adopt a Proclamation Recognizing September 15 to October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month; Imihy Bean
CITY OF HOPKINS
City Council Report 2023-093
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: PeggySue Imihy Bean, Special Projects and Initiatives Manager
Date: September 05, 2023
Subject: Adopt a Proclamation Recognizing September 15-October 15 as Hispanic
Heritage Month
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO Adopt a Proclamation Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month.
OVERVIEW
Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual observance in the United States that celebrates the
cultural contributions, achievements, and history of Hispanic and Latino Americans. It
takes place from September 15th to October 15th each year, spanning the independence
anniversaries of several Latin American countries including Costa Rica, El Salvador,
Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile.
The month-long celebration aims to recognize and honor the diverse cultures, trad itions,
and histories of people with roots in Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, and the
Spanish-speaking Caribbean. This month not only recognizes and fosters a greater
understanding of the contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities .
Tonight, the City recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month, and acknowledges the meaningful
and important contributions of Hispanic and Latino community members and Staff.
Additionally, local business owner Eli Ramirez-Vargas is here to accept the proclamation
and share about his community event celebrating the Hispanic and Latino community on
September 16th at Downtown Park.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
• Proclamation Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month
Administration
A Proclamation
Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month
WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 through October 15, pays
tribute to Hispanic and Latino Americans, the largest ethnic minority group in the United
States of America, for their contributions to the United States of America and to celebrate
the culture and history of these groups; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month begins each year on September 15, the
anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador,
Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico celebrates its independence on September
16, and Chile celebrates its independence on September 18; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic and Latino Americans have sought for and struggled to make the
United States of America their home while enduring discrimination and oppression from
those who attempt to quash their dreams for better lives for themselves and their families;
and
WHEREAS, Hispanic and Latino Americans have brought with them their determination,
hard work, and talents, which have enriched the lives of all peoples of the United States
of America, and
WHEREAS, over eight percent of the population in Hopkins is of Hispanic or Latino origin,
as well as having many staff of the City of Hopkins who identify as Hispanic or Latino,
each of whom makes a significant and meaningful contribution to the city of Hopkins;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Patrick Hanlon, Mayor of the City of Hopkins in the State of
Minnesota, along with my fellow Council Members, recognize, adopt, and proclaim the
September 15 to October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Hopkins, and urge
all residents to accept and honor each person’s uniqueness, see ing it as a natural and
beautiful part of human diversity.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Seal of the City of
Hopkins, Minnesota to be affixed this 5th day of
September 2023.
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Patrick Hanlon, Mayor