4.2 Hispanic Heritage Month
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III American society today embraces a remarkable breadth of cultures, and Hispanics are an III
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.... integral part of this diversity. The Hispanic American community is a ~ollage of distinct ....
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. :: Hispanics have been an important part of the history and heritage of the Americas since ::
;; the earliest days of European colonization and today Hispanic Americans are the ~ ;;
\l~ youngest and fastest-growing minority community in our Nation. Devoted to family, \l~
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.... faith, country, and hard "\Vork, Hispanics bring unique perspectives and experiences to ....
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~ The vibrant Hispanic influence can be seen in all aspects of American life and culture, ~
... from distinctive cuisine to colorful festivals, and from the rhythms and melodies of ,..
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.... TItroughout our Nation, Hispanic men and women have distinguished themselves in ....
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~ every endeavor and, with our cultural and linguistic ties to our trading partners ~~
,.. throughout the Western Hemisphere, Hispanic Americans are crucial to maintaining our ,..
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.... Nation's competitiveness and prosperity in the global economy of the 21 Century. ....
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,,, NOW THEREFORE 1, John K. Vanier II have authorized and issued a proclamation ,It
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.... designating September 15 through October 15 as ....
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~ In honor of the many contributions that Hispanic Americans have made and continue to ~~
~ _make to our Nation and culture, I call upon all citizens of the City of Salina to observe ~
~~ this mont \' th ~propriateceremonies, activities, and programs. .. ~~
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~ IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto ~
~ set my hand and caused the Seal of the City ~~
.. III ..' . of Salina, Kansas, to be affixed this 8th day of III
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