This resolution celebrates Hispanic Restaurant Week, observed from September 22 through October 3, 2024, during Hispanic Heritage Month. The measure recognizes the significant contributions of Hispanic restaurant owners and employees to the American economy and acknowledges that approximately 41,800 Hispanic individuals own accommodation and food service businesses while making up nearly 26 percent of the restaurant industry workforce. The resolution highlights that Hispanic entrepreneurs have started restaurants and other small businesses at higher rates than any other demographic over the past decade, with the restaurant industry being the second-largest source of Hispanic-owned businesses in the country. The measure also emphasizes that the restaurant industry serves as a pathway to opportunity for workers at all levels, from entry-level positions to ownership, allowing people to support their families and achieve economic success.
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