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September 21, 2021 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT
PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD -
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PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
September 15 to October 15, 2021
WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the Hispanic community
and highlights its countless achievements; and
WHEREAS, the observation began in 1968 as Hispanics Heritage Week under
President Lyndon B. Johnson, and was enacted into federal law on August 17,
1988, calling upon all the people of the United States to observe this time with
ceremonies, activities, and programs; and
WHEREAS, September 15- October 15 is recognized as National Hispanic Heritage
Month, which is a time to honor the invaluable ways Hispanics contribute to our
common goals, celebrate their diverse cultures, and to work towards a stronger,
more inclusive, and more prosperous society for all; and
WHEREAS, this year's theme, "Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and
Hope" celebrates the Hispanic community's resilience, strength and hope; and
WHEREAS, Hispanics have enhanced and shaped our national character with
centuries old traditions that reflect the multi-ethnic and multicultural customs of
their communities, while adding their own distinct and dynamic perspectives to
the story of our country; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic Americans represent a significant and growing demographic
of the Village of Mount Prospect, we honor the invaluable ways they contribute
to our Village and community; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Paul Wm. Hoefert, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect,
do hereby proclaim September 15 — October 15, 2021 as
"NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH"
In the Village of Mount Prospect and encourage our community to join us in
celebrating the great contributions of Hispanic Americans in our Village, state and
nation.
Paul Wm. Hoefert
Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen M. Agoranos
Village Clerk
Dated this 21st day of September, 2021