AGENDA
ITEM
CITY COUNCIL
CALEXICO
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: September 21, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Esperanza Colio Warren, City Manager Esperanza colo Women, in Manager Cunnin PREPARED BY: Gabriela T. Garcia, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Proclamation in Celebration of the Anniversary of Mexico's 212 Independence Day
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Recommendation:
Read and Proclaim the Celebration of the Anniversary of Mexico's 212 Independence Day.
Background:
Council Member Romo requested a proclamation in celebration of the Anniversary of Mexico's 212 Independence Day.
Discussion and Analysis:
The City of Calexico wholeheartedly supports the celebration of the 212 Anniversary of Mexico's Independence and recognizes the importance of this significant day to our Sister City of Mexicali, Baja California and all citizens of Mexico.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Attachments):
1. Proclamation in Celebration I of the Anniversary of Mexico's 212 AGENDA Independence Day. ITEM
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Calexico City Council
Proclamation
CALEXICO
Celebration of the Anniversary of Mexico's
212 Independence Day
WHEREAS, the Calexico City Council recognizes the important presence and contributions of Mexican Americans to the City of Calexico, Imperial County, the state of California and our nation as a whole; and
WHEREAS, we recognize that the vast majority of Calexico residents have family roots in Mexico and derive their rich heritage and traditions from these roots; and WHEREAS, these roots have had a profound positive influence in our residents lives by promoting strong commitment to family, faith, hard work, and service: and WHEREAS, September 16, 2022 is the anniversary of the 212 Independence day when Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla called upon the people of the town of Dolores with a historic proclamation urging his fellow Mexicans to take up arms and fight for their independence from New Spain; and WHEREAS, citizens of Mexico and those of Mexican heritage throughout the world unite on September 15 to join in commencing the celebration of Mexican Independence Day with civic and festive celebrations to strengthen their unity and cultural pride, culminating with the "Grito de Dolores" at the dawn of September 16; and
WHEREAS, residents of Calexico join our Sister City of Mexicali, Baja California and citizens throughout Mexico in celebration of the heritage and traditions which enrich our fives, educate and promote understanding amongst diverse cultures and people.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, J do hereby proclaim the day of September 16, 2022 as the 212 Anniversary of Mexico's Independence Day.
Viva Mexico!
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my signature and Official Seal of the City of Calexico on the 21" day of September, 2022.
Javier Moreno, Mayor
Calesica City Council
Prodamation
CALEXICO
Celebración del 212 Aniversario del Día
de la Independencia de México
CONSIDERANDO QUE, el Consejo Municipal de Calexico reconoce la presencia importante y contribuciones de los mexicoamericanos a la Ciudad de Calexico, al Condado de Imperial, al Estado de California y a nuestra nación en su conjunto; y
CONSIDERANDO QUE, reconocemos que la gran mayoría de los residentes de Calexico tienen raíces familiares en México y derivan su rica herencia y tradiciones de estas raíces; y CONSIDERANDO QUE, el 16 de septiembre de 2022 es el 212 aniversario del "Día de la Independencia," cuando Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla convocó a la gente del pueblo de Dolores con una proclama histórica instando a los compatriotas mexicanos a tomar las armas y luchar por su independencia de España; y
CONSIDERANDO QUE, los ciudadanos de México y aquellos de ascendencia mexicana en todo el mundo se unen el 15 de septiembre para el comienzo de la celebración del Día de la Independencia de México con celebraciones cívicas y festivas para fortalecer su unidad y orgullo cultural, culminando con el "Grito de Dolores" en la madrugada del 16 de septiembre de 1810; y CONSIDERANDO QUE, los residentes de Calexico se unen a nuestra ciudad fermana de Mexicali, Baja California, y de todo México en la celebración de la herencia y las tradiciones que enriquecen nuestras vidas, educan y promueven el entendimiento entre diversas cufturas y personas.
AHORA POR LO TANTO, SE RESUELVE en virtud de la autoridad que se me ha conferido como Alcalde de la Ciudad de Calexico, proclamo el día 16 de septiembre de 2022 como el 212 Aniversario de la Independencia de México. Viva Mexico!
EN TESTIMONIO DE LO CUAL, por la presente, coloco mi firma y Sello Oficial de la Ciudad de Calexico el día 21 de septiembre de 2022.
Javier Moreno, Alcalde