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<br /> Spain Colony, now Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, el Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras and
<br /> Nicaragua in 1821; and
<br /> WHEREAS, throughout the year and especially during Hispanic Heritage Month, Americans
<br /> embrace, honor and celebrate the Hispanic community and its traditions and contributions; and
<br /> WHEREAS, Orange County has a diverse population and Hispanic residents constitute the
<br /> largest ethnic group in Orange County; and
<br /> WHEREAS, the Hispanic residents in Orange County are a diverse group with roots stretching
<br /> throughout North, Central, and South America, and many trace their heritage to the original
<br /> indigenous peoples of Latin America and Africa; and
<br /> WHEREAS, many Hispanic people came to this country as immigrants and have fought for
<br /> state and national initiatives providing pathways to citizenship and protecting the right to vote —
<br /> i.e., Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status holders, farmworkers, and essential workers; and
<br /> WHEREAS, throughout the history of the United States, members of the Hispanic community
<br /> have helped shape the social, political, and economic landscape of this Country and our
<br /> community; and
<br /> WHEREAS, in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Hispanic community
<br /> helped keep our neighborhoods and communities vibrant and prosperous as our front-line
<br /> workers, teachers, business owners, scientists, soldiers, farmworkers, first responders, artists,
<br /> activists, colleagues, and friends;
<br /> NOW, THEREFORE, the Orange County Board of Commissioners does hereby proclaim
<br /> September 15 through October 15, 2021, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Orange County,
<br /> affirming the 2021 theme of"Esperanza: A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope," and
<br /> calls upon all residents of Orange County to celebrate this month through activities and
<br /> programs that enlighten and inspire our understanding of the amazing heritage of our Hispanic
<br /> families, neighbors and friends.
<br /> IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this the day of October 2021.
<br /> Renee A. Price, Chair
<br /> Orange County Board of
<br /> Commissioners
<br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton, to
<br /> approve the proclamation designating September 15-October 15, 2021 as Hispanic Heritage
<br /> Month in Orange County.
<br /> Roll call ensued
<br /> VOTE: Unanimous
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