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RESOLUTION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO <br /> <br />RESOLUTION NO. 2022- <br /> <br />RESOLUTION HONORING COUNCIL MEMBER CORINA LOPEZ AND <br />PUBLICLY ACKNOWLEDGING HER ROLE AS THE FIRST LATINX CITY COUNCIL <br />MEMBER IN THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO <br /> <br /> <br />WHEREAS, Council Member Corina Lopez was first elected to the San Leandro City Council as <br />part of the November 2014 election and commenced her public service as a member of the City <br />Council in January 2015; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS upon taking office, Council Member Lopez distinguished herself by becoming the first <br />Latinx member of the City Council in San Leandro’s history; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, both the State of California and the City of San Leandro embrace and celebrate their <br />diverse ethnic and cultural heritages, including the largest ethnic group in the state – 15.6 million <br />Latinx, whose roots stretch throughout North, Central, and South America, along with the many <br />residents who trace their ancestors to the original Indigenous communities of Latin America and <br />Africa; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, throughout California’s history, its Latinx communities have faced many inequalities <br />and injustices, while helping to shape the state’s social, political, and economic landscapes, and <br />that legacy continues today; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, Latinx heritage is deeply rooted in California’s culture and history, with nearly four in <br />ten Californians identifying as Latinx; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, diversity is a key element of California’s strength and Latinx communities contribute to <br />this strength every day; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, by acknowledging Council Member Lopez as the first Latinx member of the City <br />Council, the City seeks to further honor and celebrate the contributions of all Latinx leaders in our <br />history and those who serve our community; and, <br /> <br />NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Pauline Russo Cutter, Mayor of the City of San <br />Leandro, on behalf of the entire City Council, hereby recognize and honor Council Member Corina <br />Lopez. The City of San Leandro further invites all members of the San Leandro community to <br />utilize this recognition as an opportunity to reflect on the rich culture, history, and contributions of <br />Latinx peoples towards the enrichment of the American experience. <br /> <br />Passed and adopted this 19th day of September 2022, by the following vote: <br /> <br />Members of the Council: <br /> <br />AYES: () <br /> <br />NOES: () <br /> <br />ABSENT: () <br /> <br />ATTEST: <br />Kelly B. Clancy, Acting City Clerk