HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-160-2139 - Hispanic Heritage Month 18605 NW 27th Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
City of Miami Gardens
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September 22, 2014 Item Type:
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Short Title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 15–OCTOBER 15,
2014, AS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Summary:
During National Hispanic Heritage Month community leaders recognize the contributions made and the
important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage
and culture.
Hispanics have had a profound and positive influence on our country through their strong commitment
to family, faith, hard work and service. They have enhanced and shaped our national character with
centuries‐old traditions that reflect the multiethnic and multicultural customs of their community.
ITEM K-7) CONSENT AGENDA
RESOLUTION
Hispanic Heritage Month
18605 NW 27th Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
Hispanic Heritage Month whose roots go back to 1968, begins each year on September 15, the
anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala,
Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile and Belize also celebrate their independence days during this
period and Comumbus Day (Dia de la Raza) is October 12th.
The term Hispanic or Latino, refers to Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture
or origin regardless of race. On the 2010 Census form, people of Spanish, Hispanic and /or Latino origin
could identify themselves as Mexican. According to this Census, 50.5 million people or 16% of the
population are of Hispanic or Latino orgin.
Proposed Action:
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve the resolution as a tribute, learning and celebrating the
generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.
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