Privileged Resolution 000593

..Title Honoring the Participants in the 2000 "A Journey into Our Heritage" Parade and recognizing the role of Concilio in improving the lives of the Latino community in Philadelphia. ..Body WHEREAS, On September 24, 2000, Philadelphia will hold the 38th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade; and WHEREAS, Over 2,000 participants and 10,000 spectators will celebrate with pride their heritage with the "Journey into Our Heritage" parade; and WHEREAS, The growth of the parade in recent years is evidenced in its coverage on WPVI-TV; and WHEREAS, Latino's are the fastest growing segment of the population in Philadelphia; and WHEREAS, Concilio, a multi-service organization ensuring economic, social and employment services are available to the Latino community, has played a large role in its 38 year history in strengthening and growing the parade; and WHEREAS, Philadelphia is a melting pot of different races and ethnicity's; WHEREAS, This years theme "A Journey into Our Heritage" is an appropriate time for all Philadelphians to reflect upon their backgrounds and the strength of our diversity; and WHEREAS, The growing Latino population continues to enrich our communities and economic growth through new ideas and a proven commitment to community; now therefore be it RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That we honor the Latino community in Philadelphia and their contribution to our City's health, vitality and culture; and RESOLVED FURTHER, That we honor Concilio for their work in making the parade a success and for their commitment to the community; and FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Mr. Roberto Santiago, Executive Director of Concilio as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body. ..End