SR 70 — A resolution to designate September 15-October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month.

SR-70,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, September 17, 2025 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

70 Offered by Senators Camilleri, Cavanagh, Anthony, Chang, Geiss, McMorrow, Moss and Santana offeredA RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE SEPTEMBER 15-OCTOBER 15, 2025, AS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WHEREAS, Hispanic and Latino Americans have held a longstanding and significant contribution to the followingfabric resolution:of the United States;

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It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, as Public Law 100-402;

and Whereas, Michigan is proud to count among its population a large concentration of citizens of Spanish and Latin American descent.

and Whereas,WHEREAS, During this month, Michigan'sMichigan’s Hispanic-American community celebrates through a series of special programs featuring Hispanic history, food, dance, and art;

and Whereas,WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month is the period of time in the United States when people recognize the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate their varied heritage, background, and culture;

now, therefore, be it ResolvedRESOLVED byBY theTHE Senate,SENATE, That the members of this legislative body designate September 15-October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Secretary of the Senate