CITY OF FRESNO
Offices of Councilmember Esmeralda Soria,
Councilmember Miguel Arias, Councilmember Luis Chavez, and Council President Nelson Esparza
__________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ESMERALDA SORIA, Councilmember, District 1 JERRY DYER, Honorable Mayor
__________________________________________ ____________________________________________ NELSON ESPARZA, Council President, District 7 MIGUEL ARIAS, Councilmember, District 3
___________________________________________ ____________________________________________ LUIS CHAVEZ, Councilmember, District 5 MIKE KARBASSI, Councilmember, District 2
___________________________________________ ____________________________________________ TYLER MAXWELL, Council Vice President, District 4 GARRY BREDEFELD, Councilmember, District 6
“Latino Heritage Month”
WHEREAS, Latino Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15th to October 15th to recognize the rich history, culture, and contributions made by Latino Americans in the United States; and
WHEREAS , The commencement date of September 15th is significant because it marks the anniversary of national independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua; followed by the independence of Mexico on September 16th, the independence of Chile on September 18th, and the independence of Belize on September 21st; and WHEREAS, Latinos have made significant contributions to the United States and play an important role in the cultural, economic, and social fabric of the City of Fresno and our Central Valley; and
WHEREAS, Latinos are a majority of the City of Fresno’s population and comprise over 50% of the population in Fresno County; and the City of Fresno is home to several Hispanic-Serving Institutions of higher education including California State University – Fresno, Fresno Pacific University, and the State Center Community College District; and
WH ERAS, Latinos are essential workers and are the backbone of the Central Valley’s agricutlural economy. Latinos make up the majority of farm workers that pick our produce and feed America and;
WHEREAS, This month we recognize and give thanks to our local Latino-serving community-based organizations who work tirelessly to advance the quality of life not just for Latinos, but all BIPOC communities across the City of Fresno.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Fresno Mayor and City Council hereby proclaims September 15th to October 15th to be:
“Latino Heritage Month ”
in the City of Fresno
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the seal of the City of Fresno, California, this 29
th
day of September 2022.