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Item: 6.d Date: 9/12/16 V 11 Al 0 Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 - October 15, 2016 Whereas: The City of Roseville recognizes and honors contributions of all members of our community; and Whereas: September 15 is the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua; and Mexico achieved independence on September 16; and Chile achieved independence on September 18; and Whereas: In 1988 the United States Congress adopted a resolution designating September 15 to October 15 of each year as National Hispanic Heritage Month; and Whereas: Hispanic Americans bring a rich cultural heritage representing many countries, ethnicities and religious traditions which contribute to America's future; and Whereas: The Hispanic community has had a profound influence on our country through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work, and services, and they have enhanced and shaped our national heritage with centuries old traditions that reflect the multiethnic and multicultural customs of their community; and Whereas: During National Hispanic Heritage Month,the United States celebrates the culture and traditions of Spanish speaking residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Whereas: The City of Roseville invites all members of the community to celebrate 2016 Hispanic Heritage Month"Honoring Our Heritage. Building Our Future;" and Now,Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council hereby proclaim September 15 to October 15, 2016 to be Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Roseville, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, U.S.A In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Roseville to be affixed this twelfth day of September 2016. Mayor Daniel J. Roe