PROCLAMATION
National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 – October 15, 2026
WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the rich cultural traditions and significant achievements of the Hispanic and Latino communities; and WHEREAS, 68.1 million Americans are Latinos of Hispanic Heritage and represent 20 percent of our nation’s population; and
WHEREAS, 36.7 percent of the City of Santa Clarita’s population is comprised of Latinos who are continuously bringing a rich historical tradition to the City based upon the significant contributions made by Latino forebearers; and
WHEREAS, today the premier leaders of the Latino community of the City are advancing in every area of our American life; and
WHEREAS, many people of Hispanic Heritage serve as civil rights leaders and community organizers, politicians, teachers, journalists, first responders, artists, healthcare professionals, athletes, inventors, entertainers, and more; and
WHEREAS, the City directly reflects the ongoing contributions in language, law, business, health, literature, food, and architecture made by Latinos; and WHEREAS, the Latino residents continue to enhance the City’s artistic life in the areas of art, music, dance, motion pictures, radio, and television; and
WHEREAS, the influence brought by a diversity of Latinos continues to prosper and make an undying force in the City.
NOW THEREFORE, the City of Santa Clarita does hereby proclaim September 15 to October 15, 2026, as “Hispanic Heritage Month” in the City of Santa Clarita, California.
Signed this 8th day of September, 2026.
Laurene Weste, Mayor
Santa Clarita, California