Resolution 134-1990
RESOLUTION NO. 134 -1990
'90 FE8 20 P 4 :44
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMl-nS-
SIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DECLARING
THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 1990, AS THE MONTH OF
~1m,jF THE AMERICAS.
WHEREAS, the Latin American Chamber of Commerce of the Lower
Keys has requested that the month of October, 1990, be declared
the month of the Americas; and
WHEREAS, the history of the State of Florida and a Hispanic
nation first began in 1513 when Ponce de Leon discovered Florida
and claimed it for Spain; and
WHEREAS, Spanish heritage and Latin American ties were
deeply rooted in Florida's past and present; and
WHEREAS, there are currently cover 1,000,000 citizens of
Hispanic origin in the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic citizens from all walks of life and from
throughout the world have contributed with work, culture and
enterprise to the overall prosperity of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida is called upon historically
and geographically to be "the gateway to Latin America;" and
WHEREAS, the expansion of Florida I s economic and cultural
development is greatly enhanced through the support of Hispanic
Floridians; and
WHEREAS, it is important for all Floridians and visitors to
be cognizant of the many past contributions and future presence
of Florida's Hispanic community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board hereby
declares the month of October 1990, as
THE MONTH OF THE AMERICAS
in Monroe county, and urges all citizens to be aware of and
participate in the special events arranged for this time.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board held on
the ~ day of CJ,..'~"""~ ' 1990.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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By, - ~
Mayor/Chairman
(SEAL)
Attest pANNY L. KOLHAGE, Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
AriD LEGA~~Y.
BY
Attotn9y'. OUke