IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and authorizing the Illumination of the Jackson County Courthouse in the Colors of the Hispanic Heritage Flag.
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RESOLUTION NO. 22033, September 11, 2025
INTRODUCED BY Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, from September 15th to October 15th, Jackson County Legislators join the nation in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich histories, vibrant cultures, unique perspectives, and innumerable contributions of Latinos and Hispanos throughout the United States; and,
WHEREAS, the Jackson County Latino community has long been a cornerstone of
Jackson County's identity, with roots dating back to the early 20th century, when waves of Mexican immigrants arrived to work in the railroad industries, agriculture, packinghouses, and helping build the infrastructure of our amazing county; and,
WHEREAS, these early Latino pioneers not only laid physical foundations but also created legacies of resilience, hard work, and strong family values that continues to flourish in neighborhoods such as the Westside and Northeast of Kansas City, which have become cultural havens for generations of Latino families; and,
WHEREAS, in more recent decades, Jackson County has welcomed a new wave of
Latino immigrants from Central American countries, including El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, who have enriched the city with their traditions, cultures, perspective and contributions to the workforce, further strengthening the vibrant diversity of Kansas City's Latino community; and,
WHEREAS, the Latino community has enriched Jackson County through the arts, entrepreneurship, labor, and civic engagement, whether it's the murals in Jackson County depicting the stories of struggle and triumph on Southwest Boulevard, to the countless local businesses and non-profits throughout Jackson County contributing as lifelines for our neighbo...
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