Resolution 328A-1995
RESOLUTION NO 328 A -1995
Mayor Pro T em London
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING OCTOBER TO BE THE MONTH OF THE AMERICAS
WHEREAS. 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, Spanish heritage and Latin American ties were deeply rooted in Florida's past and
present; 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
WH EREAS, 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
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,]bridd.:::ht a
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regular meeting of said Board held on the 20thday of September, 1995. Efi ~
Commissioner Douglass
Commissioner Harvey
Commissioner London
Commissioner Reich
Mayor Freeman
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Attest: DANNY L. KOLHAGE. Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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