Resolution 2025-33921 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33921
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING THE ONE-MONTH
PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 15, 2025, AND ENDING
OCTOBER 15, 2025 AS "HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month runs each year from September 15 through
October 15, and celebrates the accomplishments of Hispanic Americans, who have
enriched our culture and society and helped make the United States into the incredible
country it is today; and
WHEREAS, in 1968, the U.S. Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson
to proclaim a week in September as National Hispanic Heritage Week, and the
observance was subsequently expanded in 1988 to a month-long celebration, September
15 through October 15; and
WHEREAS, September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration
because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries — Costa
Rica, EI Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua; and
WHEREAS, the United States Census Bureau estimates the Hispanic population
living in the continental United States at over 59,000,000, plus an additional 3,300,000
living in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, making Hispanic Americans 18 percent of the
total population of the United States and the largest racial or ethnic minority group in the
United States; and
WHEREAS, the Latino population in the United States is currently the third largest
worldwide, exceeding the size of the Latino population in every Latin American and
Caribbean country except Mexico and Brazil; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month is particularly special to Miami Beach and
the Greater Miami area — today, 59% of Greater Miami's population is of Hispanic origin,
with numbers of more than one million; and
WHEREAS, Latinos in our communities occupy positions of great responsibility in
business, labor, government, science and technology, education, religion, the arts and
entertainment; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the achievements and contributions of the Hispanic
and Latino community, the City of Miami Beach hosts an annual Hispanic Heritage Month
event, and holds events throughout the month promote a celebration of Hispanic culture
in our City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and the City
hereby declare the one-month period beginning September 15, 2025, and ending October
15, 2025, as "Hispanic Heritage Month" in the City of Miami Beach.
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MIAMIBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: September 17, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, DECLARING THE ONE-MONTH PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 15,
2025, AND ENDING OCTOBER 15, 2025 AS "HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH" IN
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissi�ner Alex
Fernandez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.qov/city-hall/citY-clerk/meetinq-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Riqht to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to Citv Code Section 2-17? Project?
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No No
Was this Aqenda Item initially requested by a lobbvist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal enqaqed in lobbyinq? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
City Attorney
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Co-sponsor(s)
Condensed Title
Declare Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 "Hispanic Heritage Month." (Fernandez) CA
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
369 of 1214
Granado, Rafael
From: Granado, Rafael
Sent: Friday, September 19, 2025 8:38 AM
To: Berthier, Melissa; Hernandez, Leonor
Cc: Granado, Rafael; Berthier, Melissa; Hernandez, Leonor; Seijas, Vince
Subject: Resolution 2025-33921 - Hispanic Heritage Month
Attachments: Scan_Granado, Rafael_08_27_19-09-2025.pdf
Good morning,
Attached please find:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33921
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING THE ONE-MONTH
PERIOD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 15, 2025, AND ENDING OCTOBER 15, 2025 AS "HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH" IN THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
Leonor- please share with the Hispanic Affairs Committee.
Thank you.
Regards,
Rafael E. Granado, Esq., City Clerk
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Te1: 305.673.7411 rafaelgranado@miamibeachfl.gov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work, and play in our vibrant, tropical,
historic community.
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From: RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov<RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov>
Sent: Friday, September 19, 2025 8:27 AM
To: Granado, Rafael <RafaelGranado@miamibeachfl.gov>
Subject: Scan_Granado, Rafael_08_27_19-09-2025
Please find your scan attached to this Email.
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