Village of Boys Town

• WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month, established nationally in 1988 by Public Law 100-402, honors the culture, history, and achievements of Hispanic people, recognizing Hispanics, Latinos, and Latin American people in the United States for their many contributions to American society; and
• WHEREAS, the starting date of the annual celebration, September 15, is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and 18 respectively; and
• WHEREAS, the Hispanic community makes up the largest ethnic minority group in the United States; and
• WHEREAS, the history, culture, art, food, music, and traditions that define the lives of Hispanic people are integral to every aspect of our society; and
• WHEREAS, the national theme of this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month is “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future.” This theme highlights the shared history and contributions of Hispanic Communities, encourages remembrance of the struggles, sacrifices, and triumphs of those who came before, and focuses on the ongoing legacy and how it can motivate and shape the generations to come; and
• WHEREAS, Hispanic and Latino communities have had a monumental impact on the cultural fabric of our state and nation, made meaningful contributions to social and economic progress, strengthen our economy as business leaders and entrepreneurs, cultivate a strong agricultural industry, enrich our schools and education system, and serve as leaders in our community; and

NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE PROCLAIMED by Victor Urban-Sparvell, on behalf of the Village of Boys Town, Nebraska, that from September 15 through October 15 is…

In the Village of Boys Town, Nebraska, we encourage all citizens to celebrate the history and culture of America’s Hispanic and Latino/Latinx with appropriate ceremonies and activities.