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RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -076
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 6001 AND S. 3314 TO
ESTABLISH THE SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN LATINO
MUSEUM AND DESIGNATE THE ARTS AND INDUSTRIES
BUILDING AS ITS FUTURE LOCATION IN WASHINGTON,
D.C.
WHEREAS, the United States House of Representatives and Senate introduced
in September 2016 H.R. 6001 and S. 3314; and
WHEREAS, these companion bills, H.R. 6001 and S. 3314, seek to establish
within the Smithsonian Institution the Smithsonian American Latino Museum; and
WHEREAS, these companion bills would designate the Arts and Industries
Building on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. as the future location for the
Smithsonian American Latino Museum and begin a planning period to identify viable
fundraising and construction models for the construction and operation of the Museum;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana's commitment to the arts, to the principles of
diversity, and to building a more inclusive community recognizes and appreciates that
the Latino community is vital to American life, art, culture, and industry as well as our
neighborhoods and communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana desires to support the establishment of
the proposed National Museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., among the
other landmark Smithsonian Institutions, to highlight the history, contributions and
successes of the Latino community, the largest demographic minority population in the
United States; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana wishes to encourage the creation of a
Smithsonian American Latino Museum, through its support of H.R. 6001 and S. 3314,
to honor Latinos and their significant contributions to our culture and society; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana's support will add impetus to Congress' effort,
and also help the City to be seen as active in matters of cultural affairs at the local and
national level.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana:
Section 1. The City Council endorses and offers its support of H.R. 6001 and
S. 3314, proposed federal legislation that would establish a National Smithsonian
American Latino Museum and designate the Arts and Industries Building as its future
location in Washington, D.C.
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Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by
the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting
this Resolution.
ADOPTED this 4 1 day of October, 2016.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By: — 00-4
J n M. Funk
Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento (6)
NOES: Councilmembers: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None (0)
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers: Tinaiero (1)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2016 -076 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on October 4, 2016.
Date: / n/) 2 /a oiler
Maria D. Huizar
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
Resolution No. 2016 -076
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