2022 National Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation

Whereas, During National Hispanic Month the City of Kyle recognizes that Hispanic heritage is American heritage, and we see the influence in almost every aspect of our lives; and

Whereas, Each year Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by Celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America; and

Whereas, The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage week under President Lyndon B Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Regan in 1988 through the legislative encouragement of Congressmember Esteban Torres of California, to cover the period at which it is celebrated today (September 15- October 15); and

Whereas, nearly 480 years ago, the recorded Hispanic Heritage has been a part of the DNA of American culture with undeniable influence in education, public safety, infrastructure, economic development, culinary arts and governance; and

Whereas, in the words of Cesar Chaves “Preservation of one’s own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures” and thus celebrate the contributions of the robust Hispanic Diaspora; to include Spain, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador, Bolivia, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela; and

Whereas, We are proud of the Mexican heritage that includes Native American and Spanish blood and most proud of all the humanity, centuries of hope and sacrifice, called Mexican- American, Chicano, Latino, Spanish, Tejano, or Hispanic, are essential to defining Texas culture that sometimes is impossible to separate “Tex-Mex.” Represented by community members that reside here within the City of Kyle, Texas; and

Therefore, be it proclaimed by the City of Kyle, that we recognize September 15 thru October 15 as

National Hispanic Heritage Month 2022

Signed and entered this 20^th day of September 2022.

Travis Mitchell, Mayor

Yvonne Flores-Cale, Council 2

Robert Rizo, Mayor Pro Tem, Council District 3

Ashlee Bradshaw, Council District 4

Daniela Parsley, Council District 5

Michael Tobias, Council District 6