AGENDA ITEM #3.k
Proclamation of the Town of Fairfax
Declaring September 15 to October 15, 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month
WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed each year from September 15 to October 15, honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America; and WHEREAS, the observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon B.
Johnson and was expanded to a month-long celebration by President Ronald Reagan in 1988, formally enacted into law on August 17, 1988 (Public Law 100-402); and WHEREAS, September 15 is a significant date that marks the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, with Mexico and Chile celebrating their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic Americans have made profound and positive impacts on our nation and our local community through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work, public service, entrepreneurship, and cultural traditions; and
WHEREAS, this year’s theme, as promoted by the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers, is “Todos Somos, Somos Uno: We Are All, We Are One”, emphasizing unity, belonging, and the enduring strength that comes from diversity; and
WHEREAS, local Hispanic and Latino residents enrich the civic, economic, and cultural life of this community, and their contributions continue to shape the shared future of our town; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax on behalf of the residents of the Town of Fairfax, does hereby proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2025, as National Hispanic Heritage Month and encourages all residents to recognize and celebrate the many contributions of Hispanic Americans to our community, state, and nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Town of Fairfax, California, to be affixed this 3rd day of September 2025.
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Lisel Blash, Mayor of Fairfax