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File #: 16099    Version: 1 Name: Recognizing September 15, 2009, through October 15, 2009, as Hispanic Heritage Month.
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/28/2009 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: 10/6/2009 Final action: 10/6/2009
Enactment date: 10/8/2009 Enactment #: RES-09-00818
Title: Recognizing September 15, 2009, through October 15, 2009, as Hispanic Heritage Month.
Sponsors: Shiva Bidar, David J. Cieslewicz, Tim Bruer, Mark Clear, Joseph R. Clausius, Lauren Cnare, Judy Compton, Bryon A. Eagon, Julia S. Kerr, Steve King, Bridget R. Maniaci, Larry Palm, Thuy Pham-Remmele, Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Marsha A. Rummel, Jed Sanborn, Chris Schmidt, Michael Schumacher, Paul E. Skidmore, Brian L. Solomon, Michael E. Verveer
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultAction DetailsMeeting DetailsWatch
10/6/20091 COMMON COUNCIL Adopt Under Suspension of Rules 2.04, 2.05, 2.24, and 2.25Pass Action details Meeting details Not available
9/28/20091 Council Office RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES 2.04, 2.05, 2.24, & 2.25 - MISC. ITEMS  Action details Meeting details Not available
Fiscal Note
No appropriation required.
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Recognizing September 15, 2009, through October 15, 2009, as Hispanic Heritage Month.
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WHEREAS, each year the United States recognizes the economic, cultural and social contributions that Hispanic peoples have brought to our nation; and
 
WHEREAS, the rich and distinctive culture of the Hispanic/Latino community has always been an integral part of our country's identity; and,
 
WHEREAS, this month represents the anniversary of independence for Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico and Nicaragua; and,
 
WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month is one of enormous pride for over 44 million Hispanics/Latinos living in the United States; and,
 
WHEREAS, Madison is fortunate to count among its population a dynamic Hispanic/Latino community that plays an important role in our city's economy and society; and,
 
WHEREAS, we encourage all Madisonians to recognize and applaud the many contributions made by our Hispanic/Latino community to enhance the quality of life in our City,  
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Council recognize the month of September 15, 2009, through October 15, 2009, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Madison.
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Council congratulate our Hispanic/Latino community on this significant month and thank them for their contributions to the vibrancy of the City of Madison.