Proclamation #2023-021PP"CIAAAJION 2023-021 P Whereas, as a community that is committed to celebrating our diversity, the City of Clermont is proud to join in the national celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the contributions and accomplishments of Hispanic Americans; and WhereaS, Hispanic Americans have had a lasting impact on the United States, helping to make our nation, state, region and community stronger; and Whereas, in Clermont, Hispanic Americans represent numerous and distinct cultures, shaping our community into a vibrant, welcoming city; and Whereas, this year's national Hispanic Heritage Month theme is "We Are All, We Are One," which showcases the diversity as well as the unity within the Hispanic community; and Whereas, Hispanic Heritage Month provides us the opportunity to learn about the cultures that have helped to shape our country, reminding us that cultural heritage is something that must be recognized, celebrated and shared; and Whereas, as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, our community reaffirms its collective commitment to inclusion as we continue our efforts to ensure that every single person who calls our city home feels equally valued and has equitable access to opportunities that help them thrive. WOW, Therefore, I, Tim Murry, Mayor of the City of Clermont in the State of Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of September.15 — October 15, Two Thousand and Twenty Three as: Hispanic 3ieritage -month In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of Clermont to be affixed this 10th Day of October in the year Two Thousand and Twenty Three. ATT ST: Tracy Ackroyd Howe, MMC City Clerk rA. Tim Murry, May *� • �h w if �Zt 2