IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION recognizing the achievements of the Hispanic community in Jackson County by observing September 15 to October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21044, September 19, 2022
INTRODUCED BY Crystal Williams, Jalen Anderson, Charlie Franklin, Theresa Cass Galvin, Tony Miller, Scott Burnett, Ronald E. Finley, Dan Tarwater, III and Jeanie Lauer, County Legislators
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WHEREAS, each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15 by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America; and,
WHEREAS, this recognition of Hispanic heritage began under the leadership of Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a month-long period, codified by Congress on August 17, 1988; and,
WHEREAS, approximately ten percent of Jackson County residents and about twenty percent of Americans are Hispanic, the fastest growing ethnic segment of society, contributing more than $1.5 trillion annually to our nation’s economy; and,
WHEREAS, in Jackson County, National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated through numerous festivals, activities, and events to commemorate the impact of Hispanic heritage on our community; and,
WHEREAS, celebrations in our area include the Kansas City Fiesta Hispana to be held September 16 - 18, 2022, at Barney Allis Plaza, a story time and other family activities to be held September 17, 2022, at the BlendWell Café in Independence, the Latino Arts Festival to be held September 24, 2022, at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, Overland Park, KS, the Mattie Rhodes Center Annual Día de los Muertos event to be held October 7, 2022, the Guadalupe Center’s Blanco y Negro fundraising gala to be held October 8, 2022, at Union Station, and the YLPKC (Young Latin Professionals) XV Celebration to be held October 15, 2022, at Evergy, among many others; and,
WHEREAS, celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month reaffirms that diversity is one of our greatest strengths and recognizes the value and impact Hispanic people have had on our community; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby declares September 15 to October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month and urges all residents to celebrate and honor the accomplishments and rich ancestry and traditions of the Hispanic community.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Chief Deputy County Counselor County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution No. 21044 of September 19, 2022, was duly passed on September 19, 2022 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _______9________ Nays ______0________
Abstaining ____0_____ Absent _____0_______
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature