Fiscal Note
No appropriation is required.
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Congratulating Elena Aleman for being selected as the 2011 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, celebrated the eighth-annual Festival Viva México 2011 on Sunday, September 18, 2011; 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, Elena Aleman was born in Mexico City, moved to Madison with her family eight years ago, graduated from West High School, is currently studying at Edgewood College with a full scholarship and working as a vacation planner for Great Wolf Lodge; and
WHEREAS, throughout 2011-1012 she will participate in events and activities such as Dane County Fair, Latino Health Fair, and fundraisers to serve as a role model to other Latino youth in our community; and
WHEREAS, Elena Aleman represents the perseverance, beauty and dreams of our young Latino citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Council congratulate Elena Aleman for being selected as the 2011 Miss Viva México and ambassador of Mexican culture and heritage.