Agenda Item 4.h
City of San Rafael
In Recognition of
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 2022
WHEREAS, as a community we recognize the contributions offered by a rich community tapestry of all ages, gender, race, orientation, religious traditions, etc.; and
WHEREAS, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month annually from September 15 to October 15 by honoring the histories, traditions, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Latin America and Spain; and
WHEREAS, Marin County and San Rafael today embrace a growing and vibrant multicultural Latino community, with roots in Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Spain, with many Spanish names still gracing our City, including San Rafael, Las Gallinas, Santa Venetia, and San Pedro; and
WHEREAS, over thirty percent of the population of San Rafael is of Hispanic, Latino & Indigenous descent, and these residents contribute to the economic, cultural and historic fabric of our City; and
WHEREAS, many City of San Rafael employees have Hispanic heritage and they contribute to the strength and diversity of the overall city workforce; and WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael is proud to recognize its Hispanic/Latino leadership, including the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Marin, Canal Alliance, Latino Council, Voces del Canal, the Multicultural Center of Marin, and others; and
WHEREAS, it is important to increase Hispanic cultural awareness and diversity by paying tribute to the valuable contributions made by Hispanic and Latino Americans to our business, cultural, and educational communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kate Colin, Mayor of San Rafael, do hereby proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2022 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of San Rafael and urge its residents to join in observing and recognizing the accomplishments of Hispanic Americans.
Kate Colin
Mayor