Resolution 244-1999
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A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING OCTOBER TO BE
THE MONTH OF THE AMERICAS.
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RESOLUTION NO.
244-1999
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wtIEREAS, the Latin American Chamber of Commerce of the Lower Keys has
requested that the month of October 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, there are currently over 1,000,000 citizens of Hispanic origin in 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'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 month of October is hereby proclaimed as the
Month of the Americas
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of the Board held on the S th day of June , 1999.
Mayor Harvey ye s
Mayor Pro Tern Freeman ye s
Commissioner Neugent ye s
Commissioner Reich ye s
Commissioner Williams yes
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A TTEST~ DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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