National Hispanic Heritage Month - 2014

News article

Release date: 09/16/2014
Sponsored by: Board of Commissioners

National Hispanic Heritage Month began under President Lyndon Johnson as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968. It was expanded to encompass a full month from September 15 through October 15 by President Ronald Regan in 1988. The month includes the anniversary of independence of five Latin American Countries as well as Mexico, Chile and Belize.

Hispanic Heritage Month in Washington County is an opportunity to recognize the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanics in our community. The cultural, educational and political influences of Hispanics can be seen and appreciated in all aspects of our life, as Hispanics continue to be crucial to the cultural, economic, and political growth of Washington County.

Read the proclamation.

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