Cinco de Mayo
Council Member Richard Fimbres
Cinco de Mayo is the holiday held on May 5, commemorating the Mexican Army’s victory over French Forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin. In the U.S., Cinco de Mayo has taken on significance beyond that in Mexico and the date is best recognized in the United States as a date to celebrate our culture and experiences of Americans of Mexican ancestry.
Latinos have had a profound and positive influence on our country through their commitment to family, faith, hard work and service. They have enhanced and shaped our national character with centuries old traditions that reflect the multiethnic and multicultural customs of their community. Through the years, Latin Americans have played an integral role in our Nation’s success in science, the arts, business, military service, government and every other field of endeavor and their talent, creativity, and achievement continue to energize our national life.
Latino community
The United States is a melting pot of a country made of and made for immigrants. But the Latinos have been in this area for thousands of years. And to say our culture has little impact on our community, would be a major understatement.
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I have worked to give the Latino community more economic opportunities by creating more than 15,000 jobs since taking office as your Ward 5 Council Member.
Raytheon, Costco, Walmart, GEICO, VXI Tucson, Pack Dash, Curacao, HomeGoods Distribution Center, SkyWest, FedEx, JTED Center for Innovation, U of A Tech Park, WoodSpring Suites, Century Mark 14 Theatre, Modular Mining, Centene, Vanguard and Shared Services are just some of companies who have opened new businesses or expanded operations in Ward 5.
Latinos represent the a segment of the American electorate
Latinos also represent the fastest growing segment of the American electorate and served in many offices, including: Raul Castro,Arizona’s first Latino Governor; Ed Pastor, Arizona’s first Latino Congressman and today there are two Latinos in Congress representing Arizona: Raul Grijalva and Ruben Gallego; Victor Soltero, Ramon Valadez, the late Olivia Cajero Bedford and Rosanna Gabaldon, who served or are serving in the Arizona Senate; Alma Hernandez, Daniel Hernandez, Andres Cano, Tom Prezelski, who served or are serving in the Arizona House; Dan Eckstrom, Ramon Valadez, the late Richard Elias and Adelita Grijalva who served or are serving on the Pima County Board of Supervisors; F. Ann Rodriguez as Pima County Recorder, Jennifer Eckstrom and Bob Teso as Mayor of South Tucson; Marco Lopez served as Mayor of Nogales and Tucson, with its first Latina Mayor in its 144 year history, Regina Romero.
Tucson city to adopt a holiday
Tucson is the only city to adopt a holiday honoring the work and legacy of Cesar Chavez. Has had Dolores Huerta at Tucson’s Cesar Chavez Holidays and celebrations.
As we reflect on the Latino contributions in this great country, let us not lose sight of where we. As Americans, Arizonans, Tucsonans need to go. We must continue to work together to solve the challenges of today, so our community and our children will have a better tomorrow.
