WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper celebrated the Senate passage of the bipartisan resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage month. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th through October 15th every year and honors the contributions that the Hispanic community has made to American achievements, culture, and history.
“¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Colorado’s rich Latino community has helped our state flourish,” said Hickenlooper. “Latinos’ impact is recognized and celebrated all across Colorado.”
In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson first commemorated Hispanic Heritage by designating “Hispanic Heritage Week.” President Ronald Reagan expanded the celebration in 1988 for a full month. Hispanic Americans are the country’s largest racial or ethnic minority group, representing more than 65 million people and comprising nearly a fifth of the U.S. and Colorado’s population.
You can read the full text of the resolution HERE.
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