WHEREAS, September 15 to October 15 is a period were our nation celebrate and recognize the National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States; and WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Week was established by legislation sponsored by Rep. Edward R. Roybal (D-Los Angeles) and first proclaimed President Lyndon Johnson in 1968. The commemorative week was expanded by legislation sponsored by Rep. Esteban E. Torres (D-Pico Rivera) and implemented by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period (September 15 - October 15). It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988 on the approval of Public Law 100-402; and
WHEREAS, September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin
WHEREAS, September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin