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A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami recognizing
September 15th through October 15th as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of South
Miami.
WHEREAS, in September of 1968, Congress issued a joint resolution authorizing the
President to proclaim annually the week including September 15 and 16 as "National Hispanic
Heritage Week." Congress amended this resolution in 1988 creating a 31-day observance
beginning on the 15th of September and ending on 15th of October. Since 1988, Presidents have
issued proclamations, executive orders, and other guiding statements on National Hispanic
Heritage Month and the policies to honor the achievements of Hispanic Americans; and
WHEREAS, the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15, is the anniversary
of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico and
Chile and they celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18,
respectively; and
WHEREAS, during Hispanic Heritage Month, we take the opportunity to honor all
Americans of Hispanic descent and to acknowledge their past and ongoing contributions to the
success and growth of our Nation. Hispanic Americans are the largest minority group in the
United States today, and generations of Hispanic Americans have consistently helped make our
country strong and prosperous; and
WHEREAS, the 2021 observance theme is "Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic
Heritage and Hope."; and
WHERAS, based on the 2010 census, the Hispanic community represents over 54% of
the City of South Miami's population.'
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and they
are incorporated into this resolution by reference as if set forth in full herein.
Section 2. The City recognizes September 15th through October 15th as Hispanic Heritage
Month and honors those past, present, and future achievements of the Hispanic Community.
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Section 3. Corrections. Conforming language or technical scrivener -type corrections
may be made by the City Attorney for any conforming amendments to be incorporated into the
final resolution for signature.
Section 4. Severability. If any section clause, sentence, or phrase of this resolution is for
any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding will
not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution.
Section S. Effective Date. This resolution will become effective immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21" day of September, 2021.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
CITY CL RK MAYOR
READ AND AP VED AS TO FORM,
COMMISSION VOTE:
5-0
LANGUAG L ALITY,
Mayor Philips:
Yea
EXECUT HEREO
Commissioner Harris:
Yea
Commissioner Liebman:
Yea
Commissioner Gil:
Yea
Commissioner Corey:
Yea
ATTORNEY
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Agenda item No:Ca.
City Commission Agenda item Report
Meeting Date: September 21, 2021
Submitted by: Samantha Fraga-Lopez
Submitting Department: City Manager
Item Type: Resolution
Agenda Section:
Subject:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami recognizing September 15th through
October 15th as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of South Miami. 3/5 (Commissioner Gil)
Suggested Action:
Attachments:
Reso_Hispan ic_Heritage_MonthCArev.pdf