Fiscal Note
No appropriation is required.
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Congratulating Cristina Scarlet Luna-Gnatzig for being selected as the 2013 Miss Viva México and ambassador of Mexican culture and heritage.
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WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage month is celebrated in the United States from September 15 to October 15; and
WHEREAS, as part of the Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, WLMV - La Movida 1480AM, a member radio station of Madison's Mid-West Family Broadcasting group, will celebrate the tenth annual Festival Viva México 2013 on Sunday, September 15, 2013; and
WHEREAS, it has become a tradition to select an outstanding young woman to represent the Mexican culture and heritage by being crowned as Miss Viva México; and
WHEREAS, Cristina Scarlet Luna-Gnatzig was born in Reynosa Tamaulipas, Mexico, is currently a Certified Nurse Assistant at Our House Assisted Living in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, and is pursuing a nursing degree at Madison College; and
WHEREAS, throughout 2013-2014, she will participate in events and activities such as the Dane County Fair, Latino Health Fair and fundraisers to serve as a role model to other Latino youth in our community; and
WHEREAS, Cristina Scarlet Luna-Gnatzig represents the perseverance, beauty and dreams of our Latina youth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Council congratulate Cristina Scarlet Luna-Gnatzig for being selected as the 2013 Miss Viva México and ambassador of Mexican culture and heritage.