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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN THE 15TH DISTRICT
WHEREAS, September 15th to October 15th is recognized as National Hispanic Heritage Month; and
WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month was founded to celebrate the heritage and culture of Hispanic and Latinx communities; and
WHEREAS, Cook County celebrates the vast contributions made by Hispanic and Latinx residents in our communities; and
WHEREAS, the 15th District of Cook County is proud to celebrate the diversity of its residents and the richness of culture; and
WHEREAS, many community organizations are active in the District that represent and serve Hispanic and Latinx communities; and
WHEREAS, Centro de Informacion is a social services agency that provides bilingual advocacy at our locations in Elgin, Carpentersville, and Hanover Park for more than 15,000 immigrants every year. Centro serves mostly low-income, Hispanic immigrants residing in the greater Fox Valley area; and
WHEREAS, The Elgin Hispanic Network is a group that provides a place for businesses and organizations to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas to improve the quality of life of the Hispanic community in Elgin; and
WHEREAS, Association of Latinx/as Motivating Association is an organization that has a mission to fight for the rights of the Latino Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning community by advocating for fairness and equality, and affirming Latino LGBTQ culture; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) works to ensure the equitable participation of its constituents in the construction industry, while also promoting the growth, quality of work, professionalism and integrity of these individuals and businesses; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic American Community Education Services (HACES) assists our immigrant community members in achieving their individual and collective goals to foster their prosperity and harmony with the larger community as a ...
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