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Date: 09113/04 <br />Item: S.a <br />Proclamation <br />Hispanic Heritage Month <br />Roseville Proclamation <br />Hispanic Heritage Month <br />September 15 - October 15,2004 <br />Whereas: The City of Roseville is committed to recognizing and honoring the <br />contributions of all members of our community; and <br />Whereas: September 15 is the anniversary of independence for fiveLatin American <br />countries - Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, and Mexico <br />achieved independence on September 16 and Chile achieved independence on September 18; <br />and <br />Whereas: in 1988 the United States Congress adopted a resolution designating <br />September 15 to October 15 of each year as National Hispanic Heritage Month; and <br />Whereas: the Hispanic community has a long history of contributions in language, <br />history, music, arts, written words, education, sports, discoveries and other areas; and <br />Whereas: Hispanic Americans bring a rich cultural heritage representing many countries, <br />ethnicities and religious traditions; and <br />Whereas: Approximately two percent of Roseville residents identify themselves as part <br />of the Hispanic heritage; and <br />Whereas: The City invites all members of the Rosevillecommunity to renew their <br />commitment to create a strong and diverse community. <br />Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council hereby declare September 15 to <br />October 15,2004 to be Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Roseville, County of Ramsey, <br />State of Minnesota, U.S.A <br />In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of <br />Roseville to be affixed this 13th day of September 2004. <br />Mayor Craig D. Klausing <br />