Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV)
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen joined Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Senate colleagues — including Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) — in introducing a commemorative resolution recognizing September 15th through October 15th, 2022, as Hispanic Heritage Month.
“Today marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month – a time to celebrate the culture, history, and contributions of Latinos in Nevada and across our nation,” said Senator Rosen. “I’m proud to join colleagues in introducing this bipartisan resolution that recognizes the Latino community’s rich heritage, vibrant culture, and numerous achievements and contributions to the shared success of our nation.”
The commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month started in 1968 as ‘Hispanic Heritage Week’ under President Lyndon B. Johnson and was expanded in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15th and ending on October 15th. Latinos currently make up 18.5 percent of the U.S. population and are projected to grow to 107 million people by 2065 as 24 percent of the population.
The resolution can be found here.
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