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10/11/2016
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, during National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the contributions
made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the
United States, and celebrate their heritage and culture; and,
WHEREAS, Hispanics have had and continue to have a profound and positive influence on
our country through their strong 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; and.
WHEREAS, Collier County resident Victor A. Valdes advocated for human and civil
rights and freedom of speech more than 50 years while in Cuba. And before
he came to the United States in 1979, he spent almost 10 years as a
political prisoner; and,
WHEREAS, Once he came to the United States, Mr. Valdes founded "Las Naciones
Newspaper,"which is part of the Cuban Heritage Collection, dedicated to
the protection of human and civil rights; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Valdes continues to be involved in groups and organizations that
promote Hispanic Affairs in our community, including hosting "Agarrando el
Toro por los Cuernos, "an investigative journalism television program; and
serving as founder and president of the Collier County Hispanic Affairs
Advisory Board, president of the Collier County Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce. He is the chairman and founder of the Multicultural Alliance of
Collier County and served on the League of United Latin American Citizens'
National Civil Rights Commission; and,
WHEREAS, As a refugee or U.S. citizen, Victor Valdes continued his defense for those
not able to raise their own voices; and,
WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month, with roots going back to 1968, begins every year
on September 15, the anniversary of the independence of five Latin
American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, 6uatamala, Hondouras and
Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile and Belize also celebrate their independence days
during this period and Columbus Day (Dia de la Raza) is October 12; and,
WHEREAS, During Hispanic Heritage Month, it is only proper to recognize Mr. Victor
Valdes and his contributions to this community.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Collier County Board of County
Commissioners hereby proclaims October 11, 2016, as
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VICTOR A. VALDES DAY IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 11th Day of October 2016.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
DONNA FIALA, CHAIR
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10/11/2016
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.A
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month and Collier County
resident Victor A. Valdes for his service and contributions to our community. To be accepted by Victor
A. Valdes.
Meeting Date: 10/11/2016
Prepared by:
Title: Executive Coordinator to Commissioner—Board of County Commissioners
Name: Michael Brownlee
09/15/2016 2:44 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications&Cust. Relations—Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
09/15/2016 2:44 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer RelationsMike Sheffield Level 1 Sim.Reviewer 1-8 Completed 09/19/2016 12:03 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida County Manager Review Completed 10/02/2016 9:03 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 10/11/2016 9:00 AM
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