Agenda 09/08/2020 Item #16H3 (Proclamation)09/08/2020
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, for more than 50 years, our nation has observed National Hispanic
Heritage Month, celebrating how the spirit, energy, and leadership of
those who trace their family background to Spain and Latin American
countries has been woven into the strength and prosperity of America
since even before its founding; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic Americans continue to embody the pioneering spirit of
America, starting U.S. businesses at a pace 15 times the national
average over the last decade; and
WHEREAS, Florida benefits from the vibrant traditions, ancestry, and unique
experiences of Hispanic and Latino Americans, as generations have
served the Sunshine State as entrepreneurs, public servants, scholars
and artists; and
WHEREAS, we are especially grateful for the 1.2 million Hispanic-American men
and women who have answered the call to serve in our Armed Forces,
demonstrating loyalty, bravery, and dedication to duty as they defend
liberty and advance democracy around the world; and
WHEREAS, accomplishments made by Hispanic Americans serve as an inspiration to
all who seek freedom, opportunity and a new beginning for themselves
and their children; and
WHEREAS, together we recognize the Hispanic and Latino citizens of Collier
County, whose love of family, strong work ethic, and willingness to
share their heritage and traditions have made our county a better
place to live;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that September 2020 be designated as
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 8th Day of September 2020.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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BURT L. SAUNDERS, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.H.3
Doc ID: 13421
Item Summary: Proclamation designating September 2020 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Collier
County. The proclamation will be presented to Commissioner Solis for delivery to Hispanic Council
Foundation of Collier County, Inc., The Hispanic Vote, and Council of Hispanic Business Professionals,
Inc.
Meeting Date: 09/08/2020
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
08/31/2020 10:32 AM
Submitted by:
Title: – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Deborah Curry
08/31/2020 10:32 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Administrative Services Department Michael Cox Additional Reviewer Completed 08/31/2020 11:23 AM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs County Manager Review Completed 09/01/2020 4:26 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 09/08/2020 9:00 AM
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