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Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a proclamation declaring September 15 through October 15, 2019, as Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month. The text of the proclamation reads:
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Latinos and Hispanics have enriched Iowa communities
since the late 1800’s and play a vital role in Iowa’s economy
and workforce with cultural, educational, and political
influences. This can be seen and appreciated in all aspects of
life; and
WHEREAS, Iowans of Latino and Hispanic origin make up six percent
of the state’s populations, making it the largest race or
ethnic minoritized group in the state; and
WHEREAS, Latinos are individuals that are from or are descendants
from Latin America and may speak Creole, Dutch, English, Italian,
Spanish, Patois, Portuguese, French, and many regional Indigenous
languages such as Quechua, Aymara, Guarani, Mayan, Nahuatl, and
more; and
WHEREAS, Hispanics are individuals that speak Spanish and are
descendants from Spanish speaking countries, including Spain;
and
WHEREAS, Latino and Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity to
celebrate the vibrant traditions of people whose ancestry can be
traced to the Caribbean Islands, Central America, Mexico, South
America for Latinos, and Spain; and
WHEREAS, in keeping with the 2019 national theme, “Latino and
Hispanic Americans: A History of Serving Our Nation”, we
celebrate more than 5,000 years of history and heritage of Latino
and Hispanic Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kim Reynolds, Governor of the State of Iowa,
do hereby proclaim September 15 to October 15, 2019, as
LATINO AND HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
in Iowa and urge citizens to observe this month by increasing
their awareness of the valuable ways Latinos and Hispanics have
contributed to our state’s prosperity.
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