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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-81
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
June 30, 2015
To recognize Fiesta DC for promoting and preserving the richness of the Latino heritage and culture in the Washington, D.C., area on the celebration of its 44th anniversary and the role of Latin American nationals and immigrants for their economic vitality, development, diversity, and rich cultural contributions in our city, the nation’s capital.
WHEREAS, September 19, 2015, is the 44th anniversary of Fiesta DC;
WHEREAS, Fiesta DC was founded in 1971 as “El Festival Latino” by a group of successful Latino grassroots activists in Washington, D.C., with the purpose of saving their roots and pride;
WHEREAS, Maria Corrales has been the President of Fiesta DC since 2011;
WHEREAS, Fiesta DC 2014 was attended by 150,000 people;
WHEREAS, Fiesta DC has expanded to a 2-day event;
WHEREAS, Fiesta DC is recognized nationally as an excellent event showcasing the great pride and beauty of Latino people and culture;
WHEREAS, Fiesta DC 2015 will celebrate and educate participants about the heritage and contributions of the District’s large Salvadoreño population via “Marca País: El Salvador”; and
WHEREAS, Latin Americans from all around the Washington, D.C. area and beyond gather to celebrate this festival that unites all Latin Americans with people of all communities in our area by exposing the Latin American culture, cuisine, arts, and more, which are part of their heritage and ours.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that the Council recognizes and celebrates September 19 through September 20, 2015, as the celebration of Fiesta DC, and in unity with all Latin American families, organizers, and participants of this event, we honor the contributions that Latin Americans make every day to our city, the District of Columbia metropolitan area, and our nation.
Sec. 2. This resolution may be cited as the “El Dia Fiesta DC Recognition Resolution of 2015”.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
