III.3. Proclamation Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month; Imihy
CITY OF HOPKINS
City Council Report 2025-134
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: Laila Imihy, AICP, Special Projects and Initiatives Manager
Lucia Ludoplp, Community Connector
Date: September 2, 2025
Subject: Proclamation Celebrating Latino Heritage Month
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO Adopt a Proclamation celebrating Latino Heritage Month in Hopkins.
OVERVIEW
Latino Heritage Month – sometimes referred to as Hispanic Heritage Month – runs
September 15th to October 15th annually, commemorating the independence
anniversaries of several Central American countries with its starting date and
encompassing a number of others in the subsequent weeks.
Latino Heritage Month is a celebration of the history and culture of people with ties to
Latino communities, as well as a reminder to recognize the contributions that members
of these communities have made in every area of our lives.
Tonight, City staff wish to recognize Latino Heritage Month as a celebration of the diverse
and vibrant experiences of our residents and visitors and to affirm our commitment to the
equity and safety of all who call Hopkins home.
Additionally, Staff invites the community to join us for our Latino Cultural Heritage
Celebration at Downtown Park on September 21st from 2-5pm. The event will have food,
music and dancing. A big thank you to the City of Minnetonka and local business, Costa
Rica Ballroom for helping put on this amazing event.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
• Proclamation Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month
Administration
A Proclamation
Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins is proud to celebrate the vibrant history, culture, and
innumerable contributions of Latinx communities throughout the state and nation; and
WHEREAS, Latinx Heritage Month is observed annually in the United States
from September 15th to October 15th, a period that encompasses the independence
anniversaries of several Latin American countries including Costa Rica, El Salvador,
Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile; and
WHEREAS, Latinx individuals have played a vital role in shaping our city’s identity,
strengthening our economy, enriching our arts and culture, and leading in field s such as
business, education, and public service; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins values the diversity of its residents and holds up the
resilience, leadership, and rich cultural heritage of its Latinx community past and present
as an example of what makes us great; and
WHEREAS, this month is an opportunity for all residents to honor the legacy of Latinx
leaders, to learn about the histories and cultures of Latinx communities, and to reaffirm
our commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice;
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
September 15th through October 15th as Latinx Heritage Month in Hopkins, and
encourage all residents to recognize, celebrate, and support the Latinx community and
its contributions to our shared future.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Seal of the City of
Hopkins, Minnesota to be affixed this 2nd day of
September 2025.
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Patrick Hanlon, Mayor