1960 CALIFORN
NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH OCTOBER 15, 2026
WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, contributions, and influence on American society whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America;
WHEREAS, the observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week to recognize the contributions of the Hispanic community that gained momentum throughout the 1960s when there was a growing awareness of the United States' multicultural identities; WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Week was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover its currently recognized 30-day period; WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month commemorates the anniversaries of independence for the Latin American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, all of which celebrate independence on September 15, while also aligning with the independence days of Mexico and Chile, which celebrate their independence on September 16 and September 18, respectively; WHEREAS, celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month helps to ensure that we continue to welcome diversity in its many forms in La Mirada.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Anthony A. Otero, Mayor of the City of La Mirada, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2026 as National Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of La Mirada.
September 22, 2026
AGENDA NO. 5.1