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Assembly proclaims May 4–11, 2025 as Cinco de Mayo week; Latino Spirit Awards presented
Summary
The Assembly adopted House Resolution 16 recognizing Cinco de Mayo week and held the Latino Spirit Awards honoring community leaders. Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support; the resolution was adopted by voice vote and gained many coauthors.
The Assembly adopted House Resolution 16, designating May 4 through May 11, 2025 as Cinco de Mayo week in California, and conducted the Legislature's Latino Spirit Awards ceremony, honoring individuals for public service, arts, business and community leadership.
Assemblymember Eduardo Carrillo, the resolution's author, said the week recognizes the 1862 Battle of Puebla and "the resilience and determination of the Mexican people," and called the observance an opportunity to celebrate Latino contributions to the state. "By…
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