HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09112001 - C.32 The Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Resolution No. 2001/398
RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 15-OCTOBER 15,2001
AS "NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH" IN
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, America draws strength from the extraordinary diversity of this people,
that our national character is enhanced by citizens who maintain and honor cultural customs
brought from other lands; and
WHEREAS, the Hispanic people have long been part of this tradition, having been
among the earliest settlers in California, in Contra Costa County and other regions of the United
States and Latinos over the years have come to this country in search of democracy, freedom and
a better way of life. Their diverse and vibrant culture includes elements originating in Europe,
North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean; and
WHEREAS, many Hispanic sons and daughters have served our country with
distinction, making important contributions in the arts and sciences, the business world,
academia, government, agricultural and the Armed Forces helping to preserve the democracy and
freedom all Americans enjoy. Hispanics have served in the United States Armed Forces and
since World War I have been awarded the Medal of Honor more than any other ethnic group; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Public Law No. 100-402, approved August 17, 1988, "That the
President of the United States is hereby authorized and requested to issue annually a
proclamation designating thirty-one day period beginning September 15 and ending on October
15 as NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH and calling upon the people of the
United States especially the educational community, to observe such month with appropriate
activities"; and
WHEREAS, the community is invited to participate on October 14, 2001, Sunday, 11
AM -4 PM, at the Eighth Annual National Hispanic Heritage Celebration which will take
place at County East Mall, 2550 Somersville Road, in Antioch, California, sponsored by GIVE
ALWAYS TO OTHERS & COMPANY, a California non-profit organization.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Contra Costa, California, does hereby proclaim the days of September 15 through October 15,
2000 as NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH and urge all the people of this County
to honor this observance with programs, activities, and ceremonies to learn about and promote
the Latino-Hispanic contributions.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 11th day of
September, 2001.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed on this 11th day of
September, 2001.
JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
Introduced by:
By:
Deputy
Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V