Memorandum
Date: October 7, 2025
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: The Board of Supervisors
Subject: Adopt Proclamation Recognizing September 15th through October 15th, 2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Lake County
Executive Summary:
RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 15TH THOURGH OCTOBER 15TH, 2025
AS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Lake County wishes to celebrate the accomplishments of Hispanic Americans who have helped shape our county. We are grateful for the many contributions Hispanic American men and women make to our communities and the vibrancy they weave into our local culture; and
WHEREAS, Lake County believes that in diversity, we are strengthened by our beliefs, thoughts, cultures, and experiences. All Hispanic Americans who live in our county have and continue to enrich our classrooms, our neighborhoods, and our places of work; and
WHEREAS, from America's earliest days, Hispanic Americans have played a prominent and important role in our national heritage, and Hispanic Americans continue to embody the pioneering spirit of America today. Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to faith, family, and hard work, Hispanic Americans lift up our communities and our economy as entrepreneurs, executives, and small business owners, and make contributions in areas such as science, art, music, politics, academia, government, and sports; and
WHEREAS, this month is a national celebration of the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans, that honor the rich tapestry of Hispanic communities and individuals across the United States and in Lake County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lake County Board of Supervisors hereby proclaims September 15th through October 15th, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Lake County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October 2025.
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Recommended Action: Adopt Proclamation Recognizing September 15th through October 15th, 2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Lake County