At the last commission meeting, Commissioner Victor Diaz introduced a resolution proclaiming October as Spanish Heritage month in Miami Beach and last week President Obama proclaimed that Spanish Heritage would be celebrated nationally from October 15 to November 15. Hispanics make up 53.5% of our population in Miami Beach.  I think that this city benefits from our great diversity and exemplifies the contributions  of Hispanic men and women as well as any in the United States.  i congratulate my friends and colleagues.