City of Columbus - File #: 0237X-2016

• File #: 0237X-2016
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/5/2016
• In control: Klein
• On agenda: 10/17/2016
• Final action: 10/20/2016
• Title: To recognize September 15th through October 15th as Hispanic Heritage Month in honor of the contributions by Hispanics to their communities.
• Sponsors: Zach M. Klein, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Shannon G. Hardin, Jaiza Page, Michael Stinziano, Priscilla Tyson

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/20/2016	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/17/2016	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/17/2016	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass

Title

To recognize September 15^th through October 15^th as Hispanic Heritage Month in honor of the contributions by Hispanics to their communities.

Body

WHEREAS,  September 15^th through October 15^th has been declared as Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the role that Hispanics have played and continue to play, in the economic, cultural and social development of our Nation; and

WHEREAS,  Hispanics make up a significant portion of the labor force. They work as elected officials, CEOs, small business owners, entrepreneurs and homemakers who provide leadership, guidance and support, all values which strengthen our economy; and

WHEREAS,  Hispanics in the City of Columbus are unique leaders and exceptional role models in all professions and have distinguished themselves as smart and wise business owners, creating jobs, paying wages and providing a positive force in our local communities and neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, Hispanic business owners, despite the many risks and personal sacrifices they encounter, are inspirations to their families, employees and community. They are role models whose success stories we can learn from and emulate; and

WHEREAS, when Hispanics succeed, our nation, our state, our region and our city succeeds;  their potential is limited by nothing but the depth of their imagination; now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:  That this Council does hereby do proclaim, September 15^th through October 15^th, 2016 as “Hispanic Heritage Month” in the City of Columbus, to recognize the many accomplishments and contributions made by Hispanics and to encourage all residents to learn more about the people who have played such an important role in our history.