Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation 2021

WHEREAS, During National Hispanic Heritage Month, the City of Kyle recognizes that Hispanic heritage is American heritage, and we see that influence in almost every aspect of our lives; and

WHEREAS, Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean and Central and South America; and

WHEREAS, The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 through the legislative encouragement of Congressmember Esteban Torres of California, to cover the period at which it is celebrated today (September 15th – October 15th); and

WHEREAS, The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and 18, respectively; and  

WHEREAS, in the words of famed Mexican designer, Marisol Peralta, “Your individuality is important, but so is belonging. Recognize the parts of your culture that have shaped your past, and the parts you want to carry with you into the future.”; and

WHEREAS, as activist Dolores Huerta encouraged involvement, “We are needed. We have to be engaged and get ourselves elected to school boards and city councils. Si se puede!” and truly we have seen this locally many times over at the county, school boards, city councils, business community and influential activists all throughout our great community.

THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the City of Kyle, that on this day, we recognize September 15, 2021 thru October 15, 2021 as

“Hispanic Heritage Month”

in recognition of the indelible footprints of Hispanic Culture in our daily lives.

SIGNED AND ENTERED THIS 21st DAY OF September 2021.