CITY OF FRESNO
Office of Mayor Jerry P. Dyer and Council Vice
President Annalisa Perea
WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month is a national celebration held annually from September 15th to October 15th where we recognize and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions made by Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the commencement date of September 15th is significant because it marks the anniversary of 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, the City of Fresno takes great pride in its rich diversity of cultures and the contributions made by its residents in shaping our history and strengthening our future; and
WHEREAS, our American Latino community 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 Central California; 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
WHEREAS, our Hispanic and Latinos of all generations and recent immigrants continue to make great contributions and have a profound influence through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work and service. We appreciate the partnership of the Consulate of Mexico in Fresno, California as they work tirelessly to ensure that Mexican Citizens and children of Mexican Citizens have the resources necessary to improve their quality of life in our great City of Fresno and surrounding areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, Council Vice President Annalisa Perea, Mayor Jerry P. Dyer, and the Fresno City Councilmembers, do hereby recognize September 15th through October 15th as:
“Hispanic Heritage Month”
in the City of Fresno.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the seal of the City of Fresno, California, on this 14th day of September 2023. __________________________________________
JERRY P. DYER, Honorable Mayor
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TYLER MAXWELL, Council President District 4
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GARRY BREDEFELD, Councilmember District 6
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NELSON ESPARZA, Councilmember District 7
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ANNALISA PEREA, Council Vice President District 1
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MIKE KARBASSI, Councilmember District 2
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MIGUEL ARIAS, Councilmember District 3
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LUIS CHAVEZ, Councilmember District 5