In our country, Latino leaders are striving for the American Dream and helping those around them reach it too.  From those who have been here for generations to those who have recently arrived, Latinos have pushed our great American experiment forward.  They are the community, faith, and union leaders who advocate and stand up for all of us.  They are the first responders, who put themselves in harm’s way to keep the rest of us safe.  And they represent the best of who we are as a Nation — the teachers and doctors, athletes and artists, business leaders, public servants, and so much more.  They embody the possibilities of our Nation and the dreams of those who work every day to build a better future for their children, grandchildren, and beyond.  I am proud to work with incredible Latino leaders, who are dedicated to bettering our Nation every day — like Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Administrator of the Small Business Administration Isabel Guzman, Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Tom Perez, and White House Director of Political Strategy and Outreach Emmy Ruiz.

In recognition of the achievements of the Hispanic and Latino community, the Congress, by Public Law 100-402, as amended, has authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation designating September 15 through October 15 as “National Hispanic Heritage Month.”

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2024, as National Hispanic Heritage Month.  I call upon all Americans to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs that celebrate Hispanic heritage and recognize the impact Hispanic peoples have had on our Nation.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.

                                                                               JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR.

From: Presidential  Proclamation on National Hispanic Heritage Month 2024