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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-112
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
October 6, 2015
To declare the second Saturday of the month of September of every year as the “Day of Latin America” in the District of Columbia in recognition of the diversity and richness of Latino heritage in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, in consideration that from September 15 through October 15 annually, the United States celebrates Hispanic Heritage month;
WHEREAS, considering that 10% of District of Columbia´s residents self-identify as “Latino or Hispanic”;
WHEREAS, in recognition of the Latin American population that have made important contributions to the cultural, economic, and political development of the District of Columbia;
WHEREAS, the cultural expressions of Latin America have strengthened and enriched the diversity and heritage richness of the District of Columbia; and
WHEREAS, individuals of Latin American origin are of increasing importance in the political, economic, cultural, and social development of the United States of America as well as in the city of Washington, D.C.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Day of Latin America Recognition Resolution of 2015”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia hereby declares that the second Saturday of the month of September of every year, including Saturday, September 12, 2015, be known as “El día de Latinoamérica/Day of Latin America” in the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
