National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2014

Vol. 79

Wednesday,

No. 180

September 17, 2014

Part IV

The President

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Proclamation 9166--National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2014

Proclamation 9167--National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, 2014

/ Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

Proclamation 9166 of September 12, 2014

National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2014

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

Nearly 50 years after the United States first observed
what was then National Hispanic Heritage Week,
Hispanics represent a vibrant and thriving part of our
diverse Nation. Their histories and cultures stretch
across centuries, and the contributions of those who
come to our shores today in search of their dreams
continue to add new chapters in our national story.
This month, we honor the rich heritage of the Hispanic
community and celebrate its countless achievements.

This month's theme, ``Hispanics: A legacy of history, a
present of action and a future of success,'' reminds us
of all the ways Hispanics have enriched our Union and
shaped our character. From those with roots that trace
back generations to those who have just set out in
pursuit of the promise of America, they have come to
represent the spirit of our Nation: that with hard
work, you can build a better life for yourself and a
better future for your children. Hispanics have served
honorably in our Armed Forces, defending the values we
hold dear. They have transformed industries with new,
innovative ideas. And they have led and inspired
movements that have made our Nation more equal and more
just.

In these accomplishments, we recognize that when we
lift up the Hispanic community, we strengthen our
Nation; when we create more ladders of opportunity, we
provide the chance for all Americans to reach their
greatest potential. My Administration is committed to
supporting and fighting for policies that help
Hispanics succeed. We are investing in programs that
better prepare students and workers for today's
economy, continuing to address disparities in health
care, and pushing initiatives that grow our middle
class.

Reforming our immigration system remains crucial for
our economic future. When workers educated in America
are unable to stay and innovate here, we are deprived
of their full contributions, and when immigrants have
to labor in the shadows, they often earn unfair wages
and their families and our economy suffer. That is why
I continue to call on the Congress to enact
comprehensive immigration reform, and why I am
determined to address our broken immigration system
through executive action in a way that is sustainable
and effective, and within the confines of the law.

America has always drawn its strength from the
contributions of a diverse people. Throughout our
Nation, Hispanics are advancing our economy, improving
our communities, and bettering our country. During
National Hispanic Heritage Month, let us renew our
commitment to ensuring ours remains a society where the
talents and potential of all its members can be fully
realized.

To honor the achievements of Hispanics in America, 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, BARACK OBAMA, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim September
15 through October 15, 2014,

as National Hispanic Heritage Month. I call upon public
officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to
observe this month with appropriate ceremonies,
activities, and programs.

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