Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2022-968

• Record #: R2022-968
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 9/21/2022
• Final action: 9/21/2022
• Title: Commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month
• Sponsors: Lightfoot, Lori E. , O'Shea, Matthew J., Cappleman, James, Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos, Rodriguez, Michael D., Burnett, Jr., Walter, Villegas, Gilbert, Napolitano, Anthony V., Mitts, Emma, Ervin, Jason C., Brookins, Jr., Howard, Dowell, Pat, Tunney, Thomas, Hadden, Maria E. , Silverstein, Debra L., Sadlowski Garza, Susan, King, Sophia D., Vasquez, Jr., Andre, Reilly, Brendan, Gardiner, James M. , Lee, Nicole T. , Martin, Matthew J. , Tabares, Silvana, La Spata, Daniel , Cardenas, George A., Sigcho-Lopez, Byron, Maldonado, Roberto, Reboyras, Ariel, Cardona, Jr., Felix , Rodriguez Sanchez, Rossana

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
9/21/2022		City Council	Rules Suspended - Immediate Consideration
9/21/2022	51437	City Council	Adopted	Pass

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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
LORI E. LIGHTFOOT
MAYOR
September 21, 2022










10 THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO


Ladies and Gentlemen:

I transmit herewith, together with Aldermen O'Shea, Cappleman, Ramirez-Rosa, Rodriguez, Burnett, Villegas, Napolitano, Mitts, Ervin. Brookins, Dowell. Tunney, Hadden, Silverstein, Sadlowski-Garza, King, Vasquez, Reilly, Gardiner, Lee, Martin, Tabares, La Spata, Cardenas, Sigcho-Lopez, Maldonado, Reboyras, Cardona and Rodriguez-Sanchez, a resolution commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month.

Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.


Very truly yours.

RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month every year from September 15 through October 15 to recognize and celebrate the immense contributions of Hispanic and Latino peoples, who have shaped our society and culture, and helped to make the United States a diverse, thriving, and vibrant democracy; and
WHEREAS, in 1988, thanks in large part to the efforts of Senator Paul Simon from Illinois, the United States Congress passed Public Law 100-402, authorizing the President of the United States to designate September 15 through October 15 as "National Hispanic Heritage Month"; and
WHEREAS, today, National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated nationwide at local festivals, art shows, conferences, community gatherings, and other events emphasizing the rich history, culture, and traditions of Hispanic and Latino peoples; and
WHEREAS, Illinois has the fifth largest population of Hispanics and Latinos in the continental United States, and Latino and Hispanic-owned businesses represent a major economic engine in the City of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, nearly 820,000 Chicago residents, including more than 150,000 Chicago Public Schools students, identify as Hispanic or Latino; and
WHEREAS, the Chicago City Council Latino Caucus is made up of 13 members of the City Council and represents a diverse g...