City of SantaClara
WHEREAS, the State of California and the Santa Clara region, have a rich history of immigration from Portugal. Many of the first Portuguese immigrants came to California in the 19th century, followed by subsequent waves of immigration in the early 20th century and again in the mid- 20th century, when a series of catastrophic volcanic eruption prompted more than 175,000 Azorean people to emigrate to the United States between 1960 and 1980; and
WHEREAS, in 2023, U.S. Representatives Jim Costa and David Valadao introduced a resolution to designate June as Portuguese National He ritage Month; the resolution also highlighted the countless and lasting contributions that millions of Portuguese Americans have made to the U.S; and
WHEREAS,
the City of Santa Clara has a rich history of Portuguese culture and roots; the City of Santa Clara established its Sister Ci ty with Coimbra, Portugal, on August 4, 1972, and continues to strengthen relations with Coimbra through the Santa Clara Sister Cit ies organization; and WHEREAS, Portuguese Americans have made substantial contributions to every facet of life in Santa Clara, maintaining the Portuguese Am erican experience in Santa Clara, and serving as bridges to our multicultural City.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LISA M. GILLMOR, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, and on behalf of the City of Santa Clara, do hereby proclaim the month of June 2026, as
PORTUGUESE NATIONAL HERITAGE MONTH
in the City of Santa Clara, and do hereby recognize the rich history, cultural diversity, and significant contributions of Portuguese Americans to the community and City of Santa Clara.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Santa Clara, California, this 23rd day of June 2026.
LISA M. GILLMOR
MAYOR, CITY OF SANTA CLARA
ALBERT GONZALEZ
VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 1
RAJ CHAHAL
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 2
KAREN HARDY
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 3
KEVIN PARK
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 4
SUDS JAIN
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 5
KELLY G. COX
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 6
Proclamation