Matter SCC-128363

Adopt Proclamation declaring May 5, 2026 as "Cinco de Mayo" in Santa Clara County. (Arenas/Duong)

Board of Supervisors

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Commendation/Proclamation Printout

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The document is a proclamation from the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors declaring May 5, 2026, as 'Cinco de Mayo' in Santa Clara County. It is recommended for adoption by Supervisors Sylvia Arenas and Betty Duong.

Key points

Proclamation declaring May 5, 2026, as 'Cinco de Mayo'.
Recommended action to adopt the proclamation.
Involves Supervisors Sylvia Arenas and Betty Duong.

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District One Supervisor Sylvia Arenas 128363 DATE: April 28, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Sylvia Arenas, Vice President Betty Duong, Supervisor SUBJECT: Proclaimation Declaring May 5, 2026 as "Cinco de Mayo" RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Proclamation declaring May 5, 2026 as "Cinco de Mayo" in Santa Clara County. (Arenas/Duong) Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 1

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Proclamation for Cinco de Mayo

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The Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County proclaims May 5, 2026, as Cinco de Mayo, encouraging communities to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage. The proclamation highlights the significance of the day, commemorating the Battle of Puebla and recognizing the contributions of the Cinco de Mayo Planning Committee in organizing cultural celebrations.

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Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5th, commemorating the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
The celebration in Santa Clara County began during the Chicano Movement in the 1940s.
Cinco de Mayo includes folk dance showcases, flying of Mexican flags, and support for local businesses.
The Cinco de Mayo Planning Committee is acknowledged for organizing the second annual parade and event in San Jose.
The proclamation was passed and adopted by the Board of Supervisors on April 28, 2026.

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Docusign Envelope ID: 417ABA7D-3C53-48A3-8308-B5BEF2572931 Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held on May 5 th and commemorates the historic Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, when Mexican forces achieved a significant victory against the French army in the struggle for Mexican independence and self-determination; WHEREAS, Cinco de Mayo in Santa Clara County dates back to the rise of the Chicano Movement during the 1940s, becoming a day of celebration of Mexican culture and heritage and advocacy for institutional cultural representation; WHEREAS, Cinco de Mayo-highlighted by folk dance showcases, or baile folkl6rico, the flying of Mexican flags, and supporting local businesses-is the marquee celebration for Mexican Americans in Santa Clara County; and WHEREAS, the Cinco de Mayo Planning Committee is recognized for going above and beyond for facilitating an important cultural celebration for the Mexican American community by organizing the second annual Cinco de Mayo parade and event in San Jose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara does hereby proclaim May 5, 2026, as Cinco de Mayo in Santa Clara County and encourages all...