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09-20-2022 Proclamation - Hispanic Heritage Month ~ September 15th – October 15thWHEREAS, each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the history, culture and traditions of people whose ancestry can be traced to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean islands; and WHEREAS, this observance celebrates the achievements of Hispanic Americans in the arts, education, entertainment, government, history, law, literature, medicine, the military, music, politics, science and other endeavors; and WHEREAS, the United States first observed what was then National Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson, calling upon public officials, educators, librarians and all of the people of the United States to observe this time with ceremonies, activities and programs; and WHEREAS, Hispanics make up 22 percent of the City of Ocoee's population have enriched and shaped our community for generations; and WHEREAS, Hispanics continue to make significant and diverse contributions to the cultural, educational, economic and political vitality of the City of Ocoee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Ocoee City Commission does hereby proclaim September 15th — October 15th, 2022, as and encourage all residents to honor the rich diversity of the Hispanic community and celebrate the many ways they contribute to our nation and society. IN WITNESS WHEROF, I hereunto have Set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Ocoee, Florida to be affixed this 20t' day of September, 2022.