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PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER 15, 2024
WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the
Hispanic and Latino communities, and
WHEREAS, what began as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 was expanded
to a 30 -day period by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to observe Hispanic Heritage Month, and
WHEREAS, September 15th through October 15th is recognized as National Hispanic Heritage Month and is a
time to honor the invaluable ways Hispanics and Latinos contribute to our common goals, highlight their
countless achievements, and work tozc7ards a stronger, more inclusive and more prosperous society for all, and
WHEREAS, Hispanics and Latinos have and continue to serve as Civil Rights leaders, politicians, military
service members, educators, first responders, science pioneers, and public servants for our community and
country, and
WHEREAS, Hispanics and Latinos have enhanced and shaped our national character with centuries old
traditions that reflect the multi-ethnic and multi -cultural customs of their communities, While adding their own
distinct and dynamic perspectives to the story of our country, now, therefore it be
RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council does hereby proclaim September 15, 2024, through October 15,
2024, as National Hispanic Heritage Month in the Town of Danville and encourages all its citizens to join in
celebrating the many contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to our town, state, and nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have hereunto set our hands this 1781 day of September 2024.
EN "PPER, M OR
DAVE FONG, VI YOR
NEWELL ARNERICH, COUNCILMEMBER
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