ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 26, 2006

Agenda Item No. 16

 

Introduced by the County Services Committee of the:

 

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 15 – OCTOBER 15, 2006 AS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN INGHAM COUNTY

 

RESOLUTION #06-233

 

WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month, begins on September 15 and is the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua; and

 

WHEREAS, in addition, Mexico declared its independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18; and

 

WHEREAS, in 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed into Public Law (P.L. 100-402) proclaiming September 15th through October 15th, of each year as Hispanic Heritage Month; and   

                                   

WHEREAS, Spanish-speaking people have brought to our nation the gift of law, religion, agriculture, art, music, education, technology, architecture, cuisine, theater and exploration; and

 

WHEREAS, Ingham County is fortunate to count among its population a large concentration of citizens of Spanish and Latin American descent; and

 

WHEREAS, during September and October, 2006 the Hispanic-American community will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through a series of special programs featuring Hispanic history, food, dance and art, the national theme this year is “Hispanic Americans:  Our Rich Culture Contributing to America’s Future”.

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners designates September 15, 2006 through October 15, 2006 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Ingham County.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that citizens are encouraged to recognize, applaud, and participate in the celebration of the many contributions made by Hispanic Americans that enhance the quality of life in Ingham County.

 

COUNTY SERVICES:  Yeas:  Schor, De Leon, Holman, Copedge, Severino, Vickers

     Nays:  None                        Absent:  None          Approved 9/19/06