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Redmond proclaims National Hispanic Heritage Month; councilmember reflects on representation

Redmond City Council · September 17, 2024
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Mayor Angela Birney presented a proclamation recognizing Sept. 15'Oct. 15, 2024 as National Hispanic Heritage Month; Council Member Nueva Camino accepted the proclamation and spoke about the demographic growth of Hispanic, Chicano and Latino residents in Redmond.

Mayor Angela Birney read a proclamation Sept. 17 declaring Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, 2024 as National Hispanic Heritage Month, noting the federal observance and the 2024 theme, "Pioneers of Change, Shaping the Future Together." The proclamation recited historical context for the observance and cited U.S. Census figures.

Council Member Nueva Camino accepted the proclamation on behalf of the council and spoke about the significance of the observance and representation in local elected office. "I'm so proud not only to be our first'our first Hispanic elected in the city of Redmond, and I'm grateful for the community for their support and to be able to have the privilege to be here representing my community," she said, and named local community organizations that support Hispanic and Latino engagement.

The proclamation was presented on the council dais and no formal council action was required.

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