REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proclaim Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 - October 15, 2023
Report
BACKGROUND
In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a proclamation to establish Hispanic Heritage Week. The proclamation recognized the fact that five Central American countries - Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua - celebrate their respective Independence Days on September 15. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively.
In 1988, Congress passed legislation to amend the original resolution and establish an entire month in honor of Hispanic heritage, leaders, and culture. President George H.W. Bush issued a presidential proclamation the following year to establish National Hispanic Heritage Month so that we can honor, celebrate, and thank Hispanic Americans for their many contributions to the country and culture of the United States.
For 2023, the theme focuses on prosperity, power, and progress, recognizing the significant strides of Hispanics in the economic, political, and social growth of the U.S. under the theme “Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America.”
DISCUSSION
On September 12, 2023 the Council will proclaim the period of September 15 through October 15, 2023 as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Santa Clara. La Misión Colectiva from Mission College will be present to accept the proclamation.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This is an information report only and no action is being taken by the City Council and no environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) is required.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City other than staff time.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
Staff
Reviewed by: Fiona Kirby, Management Analyst, Mayor and Council Office
Approved by: Jōvan D. Grogan, City Manager, City Manager’s Office