Princeton NJ - File #: 0062

• File #: 0062
• Version: 1
• Type: Proclamation
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 9/5/2025
• In control: Mayor and Council of Princeton
• On agenda: 9/8/2025
• Title: PROCLAMATION OBSERVING SEPTEMBER 15th THROUGH OCTOBER 15th, 2025 AS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Proclamation

Office of the Mayor

Municipality of Princeton

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PROCLAMATION OBSERVING SEPTEMBER 15th THROUGH
OCTOBER 15^th, 2025 AS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

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WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed each year from September 15^th to October 15^th to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of those living in America whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America; and

WHEREAS, the theme for 2025 is “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future”; and

WHEREAS, the observation of National Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15^th and ending on October 15^th; and

WHEREAS, the day of September 15^th is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for the Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16^th and September 18^th, respectively. Finally, Day of the Races or Dia de la Raza, which is October 9^th, falls within this 30-day period; and

WHEREAS, the Hispanic and Latino community has helped build and strength our society for generations at every level in government, science, business, culture, sports, education, and the arts; and

WHEREAS, Hispanic and Latino Americans represent a significant and fast-growing demographic and we honor the invaluable ways they contribute to our community as friends, family members, teachers, elected officials, essential workers, coworkers and much more; and

WHEREAS, Princeton Municipality hereby commits to highlighting the rich diversity of peoples and histories within the Latino community; and

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mark Freda, Mayor of the Municipality of Princeton, and the Council of Princeton, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, do hereby proclaim September 15^th through October 15^th, 2024, as ‘Hispanic Heritage Month’ and call upon the people of Princeton to join in this special observance by seeking out celebrations, educational programs, and community activities to learn more about the role Hispanic and Latino Americans have played in our nation’s history.

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GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL

THIS 8^th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2025

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MARK FREDA, Mayor