PROCLAMATION
“HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 2023”
WHEREAS, for over 50 years, Hispanic Heritage month has been celebrated in the United States from September 15 – October 15 as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community; and
WHEREAS, we begin the observance on September 15 because it is the anniversary of independence for: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively; and WHEREAS, the observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon B. Johnson; and in 1988, it was expanded by President Ronald Reagan to cover a 30-day period and enacted into federal law, calling upon all the people of the United States to observe this time with ceremonies, activities and programs; and
WHEREAS, the Hispanic population of the United States totals 63.7 million people, making it the largest ethnic or racial minority and 19.1% of the total population; and
WHEREAS, the nationwide observance theme for Hispanic Heritage Month 2023, “Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power and Progress in America” pays tribute to the immense economic and political strides Latinos have made in the United States; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Diamond Bar City Council does hereby proclaim September 15 – October 15, 2023 as “Hispanic Heritage Month" in Diamond Bar and urges the community to learn more about the various Hispanic key figures, cultures, traditions and values that have positively enriched our community and our nation.
September 19, 2023
Andrew Chou
Mayor
Stan Liu Ruth M. Low
Mayor Pro Tem Council Member
Chia Yu Teng Steve Tye
Council Member Council Member