Hispanic Heritage Month proclamations, 1994 to 2025

“During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the extraordinary contributions of Hispanic-American citizens past and present—and we honor their vibrant spirit, unyielding resilience, and inspiring commitment to our shared American values.”

“During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor and celebrate the culture, history, and contributions of the Latino community.”

“During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the diverse history of generations of Latinos, whose aspirations and achievements have shaped the soul of our Nation.”

“Hispanic heritage holds an indelible place in the heart and soul of our Nation, and National Hispanic Heritage Month reminds us that the American identity is a fabric of diverse traditions and stories woven together.”

“During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize that Hispanic heritage is American heritage.”

“During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the countless contributions of more than 60 million Hispanic Americans to our culture and society.”

“National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the accomplishments of Hispanic Americans, who have enriched our culture and society and helped make America into the incredible country it is today.”

“During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor all American citizens of Hispanic descent and celebrate their rich and vibrant traditions of faith, family, hard work, and patriotism.”

“During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the accomplishments of Hispanic Americans who have helped shape our great Nation.”

“Since our founding, our Nation has drawn strength from the diversity of our people.”

“Throughout our history, our Nation has been enriched by the storied pasts of all who call the United States of America home.”

“Nearly 50 years after the United States first observed what was then National Hispanic Heritage Week, Hispanics represent a vibrant and thriving part of our diverse Nation.”

“From the earliest days of our Republic, Hispanic Americans have written crucial chapters in our national story.”

“Our Nation's story would not be possible without generations of Hispanics who have shaped and strengthened the fabric of our Union.”

“From those who trace their roots to America's earliest days to those who recently came to the United States carrying nothing but hope for a better life, Hispanics have always been integral to our national story.”

“From the early settlers of the New World to those reaching for the American dream today, Hispanics have shaped and strengthened our country.”

“The story of Hispanics in America is the story of America itself.”

“During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the many Americans of Hispanic descent who have made outstanding contributions to our Nation.”

“Hispanic Americans have strengthened our country and contributed to the spirit of America.”

“Americans are a diverse people, yet we are bound by common principles that teach us what it means to be American citizens.”

“Throughout our history, America has been a land of diversity and has benefitted from the contributions of people of different backgrounds brought together by a love of liberty.”

“During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize Hispanic Americans for helping to shape our national character and strengthen our communities.”

“America's diversity has always been a great strength of our Nation.”

“America's cultural diversity has always been a great strength of our Nation.”

“For more than 30 years, the United States has annually celebrated the rich history and cultural traditions of our Nation's Hispanic American people.”

“American society today embraces a remarkable breadth of cultures, and Hispanics are an integral part of this diversity.”

“During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we reflect on the history of a people who were part of this land long before the birth of the United States.”

“The presence of Hispanics on this continent predates the founding of our Nation, and, as among the first to settle in the New World, Hispanics and their descendants have had a profound and lasting influence on American history, values, and culture.”

“Throughout our history, America's promise of individual freedom and opportunity has drawn millions upon millions of immigrants from across the globe.”

“America draws strength from the extraordinary diversity of its people.”

“America has always drawn strength from the extraordinary diversity of its people.”

“As children across the country return to school this year, it is easy to see the vast diversity that defines America reflected in the sea of young faces filling our classrooms.”