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<br /> LEE COUNTY NC
<br /> PAMELA G. BRITT
<br /> REGISTER OF DEEDS
<br /> FILED Nov 14, 2024
<br /> AT 09:15:38 am
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<br /> INSTRUMENT # 07215
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<br /> PROCLAMATION HONORING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
<br /> WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated nationwide from September 151h
<br /> through October 151h each year. The observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under
<br /> President Lyndon B. Johnson and expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover the
<br /> month as it is celebrated today. It calls upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all the
<br /> people of the United States to observe this time with ceremonies, activities, and programs; and
<br /> WHEREAS,since the 161h Century,North Carolina saw Spanish Explorers by the names of Lucas
<br /> Vasques de Ayilon, Hernando de Soto, Domingo Fernandez, Pedro de Coronas, Captain Juan
<br /> Pardo, and Sergeant Hernando Boyano, leaving a long Hispanic legacy on our state, and
<br /> WHEREAS, September 151h is significant because it is the anniversary of the independence of
<br /> Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Brazil, Mexico, Chile,
<br /> Belize, celebrate their Independence Days on September 7th, 16th, 18th, and 21 st respectively.
<br /> Therefore, the observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the culture and
<br /> traditions of people whose ancestry can be traced to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South
<br /> America, and the Caribbean islands; and
<br /> WHEREAS, during 2020, the U.S. Census Bureau counted 13,122 Hispanic residents in Lee
<br /> County out of population of 63,285 people, or about 20.7% of the county's residents identified as
<br /> Hispanic/ Latino; and
<br /> WHEREAS, Lee County recognizes the unique and vital role our Hispanic and Latino residents
<br /> play in the fabric of our economy and workforce, as well as our faith communities and social
<br /> tapestry; and
<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the Lee County Board of Commissioners
<br /> hereby proclaims September 15 through October 15, 2024 as Hispanie Heritage Month in Lee
<br /> County and urges its residents to enjoy this cultural celebration.
<br /> Presented this 161h day of September, 2024.
<br /> Kirk D. Smith, Chair
<br /> Lee County Board of Commissioners
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<br /> alley Hall, Clerk the Board * R1
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