Illinois HR 540: HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Status: Referred to Rules Committee (as of 2025-10-29)

State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HR 540

Sponsors: John M. Cabello

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HR0540LRB104 16091 ECR 29381 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long 

3celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture from 

4September 15 through October 15 and serves as an opportunity 

5to recognize the many contributions made to the history and 

6culture of Illinois and the United States, including vibrant 

7art, popular and traditional foods, and much more; and

8 WHEREAS, The Hispanic and Latino community comprises 

9approximately 19% of the State's population and drives the 

10State's economy, with Hispanic-owned businesses generating 

11nearly $25 billion in revenue in 2022; and

12 WHEREAS, Across the United States, Hispanic-owned 

13businesses contribute over $800 billion to the American 

14economy every year; and

15 WHEREAS, During National Hispanic Heritage Month, the 

16extraordinary contributions of Hispanic-American citizens past 

17and present are recognized, and their vibrant spirit, 

18unyielding resilience, and inspiring commitment to our shared 

19American values is honored; therefore, be it

20 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 

21HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 

HR0540- 2 -LRB104 16091 ECR 29381 r

1we declare September 15, 2025 through October 15, 2025 as 

2Hispanic Heritage Month in the State of Illinois; and be it 

3further

4 RESOLVED, That we recognize the resounding strength and 

5success of the Hispanic-American community, and we honor their 

6tremendous contributions to our culture, economy, and future; 

7and be it further

8 RESOLVED, That we encourage all residents to participate 

9in activities, ceremonies, and educational programs that honor 

10the achievements and contributions of Hispa

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