CITY OF UNION CITY
PROCLAMATION
Recognizing September 15, 2025 – October 15, 2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month
WHEREAS, every year from September 15 to October 15, the United States celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the history, culture, and contributions of people with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America; and WHEREAS, this celebration began in 1968 as a week-long event and grew to a month-long observance in 1988, showing the lasting importance of Hispanic and Latino communities in shaping our nation; and
WHEREAS, the theme for 2025, “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” reminds us that by remembering the struggles and successes of the past, we can inspire the next generation to build an even brighter future; and WHEREAS, Hispanic and Latino communities bring richness to Union City through language, traditions, food, music, art, business, and leadership, strengthening our city’s growth and spirit; and
WHEREAS, Union City is proud to celebrate this heritage and to continue building a community that values inclusion, respect, and the uniqueness of all cultures.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gary Singh, Mayor of the City of Union City, together with the entire City Council, do hereby proclaim September 15, 2025 – October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Union City and encourage all residents to join us in honoring and celebrating the past, present, and future contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
DATED: September 9, 2025
GARY SINGH, Mayor
SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Vice Mayor
LANCE NISHIHIRA, Councilmember
JAIME PATIÑO, Councilmember
JEFF WANG, Councilmember