City of Columbus - File #: 0164X-2006

• File #: 0164X-2006
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/29/2006
• In control: Tavares
• On agenda: 10/16/2006
• Final action: 10/18/2006
• Title: To proclaim September 15, 2006 - October 15, 2006 as Hispanic Heritage month in the City of Columbus.
• Sponsors: Charleta B. Tavares, Mary Jo Hudson

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/18/2006	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/18/2006	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
10/16/2006	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass
10/16/2006	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/13/2006	1	Council Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
10/12/2006	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
9/29/2006	1	Council Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council

Title

To proclaim September 15, 2006 - October 15, 2006 as Hispanic Heritage month in the City of Columbus.

Body

WHEREAS, The United States currently has an estimated Hispanic population of 42.7 million thus making people of Hispanic origin the nation's largest ethnic or race minority.  Hispanics constitute 14% of the nation's total population; and

WHEREAS, in September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week.  The observance was expanded in 1988 to a month-long celebration (September 15 - October 15); and

WHEREAS, America celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean; and

WHEREAS, September 15^th was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries:  Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.  In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

That this Council does hereby proclaim September 15, 2006 - October 15, 2006 as Hispanic Heritage month in the City of Columbus and we encourage the community to learn more about the various cultures and contributions of our Hispanic residents.