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Proclamation
<br />National Hispanic Heritage Month
<br />September 15, 2025 — October 15, 2025
<br />WHEREAS, September 15 through October 15 is nationally recognized as National Hispanic Heritage Month, and
<br />the City of Redwood City recognizes that Hispanic heritage is American heritage, and we see that influence in almost
<br />every aspect of our lives; and
<br />WHEREAS, each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures
<br />and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean and Central and South
<br />America; and
<br />WHEREAS, the observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was
<br />expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 through the legislative encouragement of Congressmember Esteban
<br />Torres of California, to cover the period during which it is celebrated today; and
<br />WHEREAS, in the words of famed Mexican designer, Marisol Peralta, "Your individuality is important, but so is
<br />belonging. Recognize the parts of your culture that have shaped your past, and the parts you want to carry with you
<br />into the future"; and
<br />WHEREAS, as activist Dolores Huerta encouraged involvement, "We are needed. We have to be engaged and get
<br />ourselves elected to school boards and city councils. Si se puede!" and truly we have seen this locally many times
<br />over in the county, school boards, city councils, business community and influential activists all throughout our great
<br />community; and
<br />WHEREAS, people who idents as Hispanic or Latinx represent approximately 39% of Redwood City's population,
<br />making it the second largest demographic in our community; and
<br />WHEREAS, the day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American
<br />countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate
<br />their independence days on September 16 and 18, respectively; and
<br />WHEREAS, for over 30 years, the Multicultural Institute (MI) has envisioned a community in which immigrants,
<br />regardless of their immigration status, are embraced and valued in the communities in which they live and work; and
<br />WHEREAS, with its gradual and steady growth, MI has continually nurtured partnerships with diverse civic,
<br />business, and community leaders. These partnerships have been instrumental in the implementation of several
<br />successful projects and community leadership endeavors.
<br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED THAT I, ELMER MARTINEZ SABALLOS, MAYOR OF REDWOOD
<br />CITY, on behalf of the City Council and the people of Redwood City, do hereby proclaim September 15, 2025 through
<br />October 15, 2025 "National Hispanic Heritage Month" in honor of the rich culture that Hispanic Americans have
<br />brought to the Redwood City community and in recognition of the indelible footprints of Latinx heritage in our daily
<br />lives.
<br />BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Mexican National Flag
<br />will be displayed at Courthouse Square from September 14-29, 2025 for the Fiestas Patrias celebration, and the
<br />national fags for Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, and Peru
<br />will be displayed in the Council Chambers at City Hall in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
<br />Date: September 29, 2025
<br />ElmerAdardnw Saballas, Mayor
<br />Xaia Eakin, Vico Mayor
<br />h.balla Chu, Council Mamhar
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<br />✓gQ'Oaa, Council Member
<br />Diana Howard, C—nol Member
<br />Marcalla Padilla, Council Mambar
<br />Chia Siurkon, Council Mamber
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