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Proc 9166ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9166

National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2014

This proclamation designates September 15 through October 15, 2014 as National Hispanic Heritage Month, calling on public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. The document celebrates Hispanic contributions to American society and includes policy advocacy for immigration reform and executive action on immigration.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 55959

Impact dates

  1. National Hispanic Heritage Month observance period begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2014 as National Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation designates September 15-October 15, 2014 as National Hispanic Heritage Month

Near term (90d)

  • Observance period September 15-October 15, 2014

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document includes political advocacy for immigration reform and executive action, which is unusual for a ceremonial proclamation and may generate partisan reaction
  • Vague reference to future executive action on immigration lacks specificity on timing or scope
Proclamation 9166: National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2014 · Executive Orders