Approved as to Form and Legality
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City Attorney’s Office
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. _______________ C.M.S.
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER NOEL GALLO
ADOPT A RESOLUTION, AS PART OF NATIONAL HISPANIC
HERITAGE MONTH, HONORING HISPANIC/LATINX COMMUNITY
LEADERS IN ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS FOR THEIR CONTINUAL
YEAR-ROUND WORK
WHEREAS Hispanic Heritage Week, began in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson, was expanded to National Hispanic Heritage Month by President Ronald Reagan and enacted into law in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15, the day which represents the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries; and
WHEREAS We acknowledge that the term Hispanic is not representative to all those who are from Latin America. Hispanic/Latinx are a mixture of a rich and diverse ethnic groups; and
WHEREAS The Bureau of the Census estimates the Hispanic/Latinx population living in Oakland as of 2018 is 27 percent; and
WHEREAS Hispanics/ Latinx are leaders in all aspects of our national life, from the Supreme court and halls of congress, members of the United States Armed Forces, educators, small business owners etc; and
WHEREAS In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month we honor the following outstanding Hispanic/Latinx individuals and organizations, who through their groundbreaking work and innovation have promoted positive change for the city of Oakland and all its residents; and
WHEREAS Mayor Libby Schaaf
; and
WHEREAS District 1; and
WHEREAS District 2; and
WHEREAS District 3 ; and
WHEREAS District 4; and
WHEREAS District 5 recognizes the tireless efforts of the many volunteers, including Jose Mendoza, Ruben Alvarado Gallardo, Jose Cervantes, Ricardo Vindiola De Haro, Amador Angel Luna, who turn out every weekend, rain or shine, to help to clean and beautify the District
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5 neighborhoods. With the cooperation of our Public Works department, volunteers pick up trash, mattresses and other furniture, tires, and other debris, all of which has been dumped on our streets.
The work is grueling and hard, but the rew ard is a cleaner and safer Oakland and a stronger community. We salute the work of our volunteers during Hispanic month and all throughout the year; and
WHEREAS District 6; and
WHEREAS District 7
; and
WHEREAS District 8 (At-Large); now therefore be it
RESOLVED: That the City of Oakland celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Oakland’s Hispanic American champions who have worked tirelessly for their communities and inspired others to achieve success through their selfless leadership.
ATTEST:
LATONDA SIMMONS
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of
the City of Oakland, California