Backup Documents 09/14/2021 Item # 4D 4
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners recognizes the 200th Anniversary of
the Consummation of the Independence of the country of Mexico; and
WHEREAS, on this occasion, just as for the last 26 years, the Office of the Consulate General of
Mexico in Miami in collaboration with Miami-Dade College, celebrated on Saturday,
September 12' with a festival of thousands of people who gathered to declare the
traditional !Viva Mexico!; and
WHEREAS, the ceremony of the "Grito" was led by the Consul General of Mexico in Miami,
Jonathan Chait, who spoke the names of the historic heroes of Independence; and
WHEREAS, the "Fiestas Patrias" celebration promotes the country's roots and identity of Mexicans
abroad; and
WHEREAS, we recognize the country of Mexico's efforts in its aim to participate effectively and
meaningfully in global affairs; and
WHEREAS, the country of Mexico aspires to further contribute to international development and
to promote peace and prosperity; and
WHEREAS, we continue to support her mission of economic liberalization, political democratization
and significant participation in the international arena; and
WHEREAS, we value our association with the Office of the Consulate General of Mexico in Miami
and hope to further solidify our relationship with this office in the coming years;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, congratulates and sends its warmest wishes to the Office of the Consulate
General of Mexico in Miami as they commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the
Independence of Mexico.
!Viva Mexico!
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th Day of September, 2021.
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