2025-09-22 September 22, 2025 Mayor and Council Meeting Minutes - FINAL
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September 22, 2025 7:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 3 of 10 Whereas: during National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the contributions made by Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States and celebrate their culture and heritage; and Whereas: with over 65 million Hispanic Americans residing in the United States, Hispanic Americans make up the largest minority group in the nation and have significantly contributed to our government, culture, and economy over the generations; and Whereas: the Hispanic community in America has made many important advances in areas of law, religion, agriculture, art, music, education, technology, architecture, cuisine, theatre, and exploration; and, Whereas: nationally, September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month and the focal point for recognizing and celebrating the many achievements of Latino Americans and applauding their proud legacy of service and dedication; and Whereas: Smyrna's Hispanic American community will honor Hispanic Heritage Month through a series of special events featuring Hispanic history, food, dance, and culture, highlighting the rich traditions and many contributions this community has made to the city of Smyrna. This year’s celebration will include the annual Hispanic Heritage Festival, taking place on September 28, 2025; and Whereas: we should appreciate and honor the countless achievements of Hispanic Americans and continue our efforts to ensure our city is a welcoming and inclusive place that provides just and equal opportunities for all; Now Therefore: I, Derek Norton, Mayor of the City of Smyrna, Georgia, do hereby proclaim September 15- October 15, 2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month. Fire Chief Brian Marcos introduced Paramedic Engineer Luis Luna, born in Mexico City, who has been with the City of Smyrna Fire Department for eight years. He was recently awarded Firefighter of the Year. He is a Campbell High School graduate and was just married last week. Luis Luna read the following proclamation in Spanish: A PROCLAMATION By the Mayor of the City of Smyrna En reconocimiento al Mes de la Herencia Hispana Considerando que: durante el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, reconocemos las contribuciones hechas por hispanos y latinoamericanos en los Estados Unidos, celebramos su cultura y herencia; y Considerando que: con mas de 65 millones de hispanoamericanos que residen en los Estados Unidos, los hispanoamericanos constituyen el grupo minoritario mas grande de la nacion y han contribuido significativamente a nuestro gobierno, cultura y economia a lo largo de las generaciones; y Considerando que: la comunidad hispana en los Estados Unidos ha hecho muchos avances importantes en las areas de derecho, religion, agricultura, arte, musica, educacion, tecnologia, arquitectura, gastronomia, teatro y exploracion; y, Considerando que: a nivel nacional, del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre es el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana y el punto focal para reconocer y celebrar los muchos logros de los latinoamericanos y aplaudir su admirable legado de servicio y dedicaci6n; y Considerando que: La comunidad hispanoamericana de Smyrna celebrara el Mes de la Herencia Hispana a traves de una serie de eventos especiales que presentaran la historia, comida, danza y arte hispanos, celebrando la rica tradici6n y muchas contribuciones que esta comunidad ha hecho a la ciudad de Smyrna; y Considerando que: debemos apreciar y honrar los innumerables logros de los hispanoamericanos y continuar nuestros esfuerzos para garantizar que nuestra