HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 179
Reps. Paiz, McKinney, Greene, MacDonell, Rheingans, Byrnes, Mentzer, Tsernoglou, Myers-Phillips, Morgan, Price, Pohutsky, Dievendorf, Miller, Xiong, Wegela, Rogers, Puri, Farhat, McFall, Hope, Slagh, Breen, Fitzgerald, Fox, Kelly and Witwer offered the following resolution:
Whereas, Each year from September 15 to October 15, Hispanic and Latino Americans in North America and the United States of America celebrate the anniversary of independence for Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua; and
Whereas, This observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week, which was approved by President Lyndon Johnson, and, in 1988, Hispanic Heritage Week was later expanded by President Ronald Reagan to encompass a 30-day period from the dates September 15 through October 15 , and Hispanic Heritage Month was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, as Public Law 100-402; and
Whereas, Each year from September 15 to October 15, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America; and
Whereas, The citizens of the United States annually recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of our citizens whose ancestors are from throughout Latin America and Spain; and
Whereas, Hispanic Heritage Month is the period of time in the United States when people recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate their varied heritage, background, and culture; and
Whereas, During this month, Michigan's Hispanic-American community celebrates through a series of special events featuring Hispanic history, food, dance, and art; and
Whereas, Hispanic Americans have consistently helped make our country strong and prosperous and embody the best of our American values, including commitment to faith, family, and country; and
Whereas, Hispanic Americans have made many important advances in areas of law, religion, agriculture, art, music, education, technology, architecture, cuisine, theater, and exploration; and
Whereas, Michigan is fortunate to count among its population a large number of residents of Spanish and Latin American descent, who grow businesses, offer innovative ideas, strengthen our economy, create jobs, and positively contribute to our daily lives; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That members of this legislative body declare September 15-October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.