Published on September 16, 2022
It is celebrated from September 15 to October 15
The Morris County Board of Commissioners declared Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 in Morris County through a resolution unanimously approved by the board this week.
“We recognize this period each year to celebrate the culture, heritage and countless contributions of those whose ancestors were indigenous to North America, as well as Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America and South America,” said commissioner director Tayfun Selen.
The celebration lasts from mid-September to mid-October because during that four-week period, Mexico along with several nations in Central and South America celebrate their Independence Days.
“With the passage of this resolution tonight, we encourage all residents to celebrate the historic contributions made by Hispanics to our diverse American community,” added Director Selen.
Explore the National Hispanic Heritage Month website: https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/
The text of Resolution 2022-824 is below.
while, National Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized annually to celebrate the culture, heritage, and countless contributions of those whose ancestors were indigenous to North America, as well as Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America; AND
while, recognition began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon B. Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to National Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize Hispanics annually from September 15 to October 15; AND
while, the four-week period is significant because September 15 is recognized as Independence Day in the Latin American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, and because Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18 , respectively; AND
while, the 2022 theme, “Unidos: Inclusion for a Stronger Nation”, encourages us to ensure that all voices are represented and welcomed to help build stronger communities and a stronger nation; AND
while, we also recognize this time as a period to reflect on the legacy of Hispanic people who have influenced our nation’s history and serve today as leaders in all aspects of life across the United States; AND
while, people who identify as Hispanic make up more than 14 percent of Morris County’s diverse and sprawling population, and the number of Hispanic residents grew by nearly 36 percent between 2010 and 2020; AND
whileMorris County recognizes and honors the many ways that Hispanics have enriched the fabric of our society across America as they continue their rich tradition of important and diverse contributions to the cultural, educational, economic and political vitality of Morris County and all of New Jersey. .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVEDthat the Morris County Board of Commissioners proclaims September 15 through October 15, 2022, as Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 in Morris County and encourages all residents to celebrate the historic contributions made by Hispanics to our diverse American community.
