Proclamation - Hispanic / Latin American Heritage Month

Mayor Wade Mills, on behalf of the Council of the Town of Shelburne, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2023, as “Hispanic / Latin American Heritage Month” in the Town of Shelburne.

Proclamation

Whereas, the Parliament of Canada recognizes that members of the Hispanic and Latin American community in Canada have made significant contributions to the social, economic, and political fabric of the nation; and

Whereas, the designation of a month as Hispanic/Latin American Heritage Month would be a meaningful way to remember, celebrate and educate the public about these contributions; and

Whereas, Hispanic and Latin American communities across Canada would be mobilized by a Hispanic/Latin American Heritage Month to jointly celebrate, share and promote their unique culture and traditions with all Canadians; and

Whereas, the Latin American Heritage Month Act, received Royal Assent on June 21, 2018 proclaiming throughout Canada that the month of October be known as “Latin American Heritage Month” every year;

Now Therefore, I, Mayor Wade Mills, on behalf of Council, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2023, as “Hispanic / Latin American Heritage Month” in the Town of Shelburne.