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WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Week was first proclaimed
in 1968 by President Lyndon Johnson, and then was
expanded to National Hispanic Heritage Month and
enacted into law in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan;
and
WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage ]V[onth is a time to celebrate
the heritage, history, traditions, and cultural diversity of Hispanic
Americans whose heritage is rooted in Spain, Mexico, Guatemala,
Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama,
Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay,
Argentina, Uruguay, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican
Republic; and
WHEREAS, this heritage month is celebrated from mid-September to mid-
October in order to highlight the independence of several countries:
September 15 is the day that Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua,
Guatemala, and Honduras celebrate their independence from Spain.
Mexico celebrates its independence on September 16, and Chile on
September 18; and
WHEREAS, the Hispanic community in Estes Park has a long and deep history
of serving the community as essential members of its workforce and
successful entrepreneurs, and of enriching the life of the community via its
cultures; and
WHEREAS, the Estes Chamber of Commerce Latino Alliance was formed to raise
awareness of the contributions and efforts of the Latino community, to foster
connections between the Latino community and town leaders and institutions, to
develop economic, educational and societal opportunities for Estes' Latino
community, and to develop leaders and pride from within the Estes' Latino
community; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Board of Trustees of
the Town of Estes Park, proclaim September 15 to October 15, 2026,as
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
and encourage Estes Park residents and visitors to participate in the various events that
are scheduled to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and caused this seal to be
affixed.
Gary Hall, Mayor
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September 8th, 2026