City of SantaClara
WHEREAS, each year, federal and local governments observe National Hispanic Heritage Month between September 15 to October 15, paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society; and WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15; and WHEREAS, September 15th is a significant starting date for National Hispanic Heritage Month because it is the anniversary of independe nce for the Latin American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua; in addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence on September 16th and September 18th, respectively; and WHEREAS, this annual observance provides an opportunity to celebrate the rich histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans and to recognize the generations whose leadership, service, creativity, and achievements have helped shape our community and nation.
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 September 15 - October 15, 2026 as
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
in the City of Santa Clara and encourage all citizens to observe this month by learning more about the rich history of the Hi spanic and Latina/o community and their significant contributions to our nation’s history.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Santa Clara, California, this 22nd day of September 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