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To recognize September 15th through October 15th as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Columbus - honoring the contributions of Hispanics in our community.
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WHEREAS, September 15th through October 15th has been declared Hispanic Heritage Month - honoring the role that Hispanics have 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 - working as elected officials, CEOs, small business owners, entrepreneurs and homemakers; they also provide leadership, guidance and support - values which strengthen our economy; and
WHEREAS, Hispanics in Columbus are represented in almost every profession - they’ve established themselves as unique leaders, exceptional role models and they have the distinction of being known as wise business owners, who create jobs, pay living wages while positively impacting 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 can be learned from and emulated; and
WHEREAS, when Hispanics succeed, our city, state, region and nation succeed; their potential is limited only by the depth of ones imagination; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2018 as “Hispanic Heritage Month” in the City of Columbus.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby express its grateful appreciation for the many accomplishments and contributions made by Hispanics in this community; moreover this Council encourages each resident to learn more about the important role Hispanics have played in our history.