During the Wednesday, September 18 Newberry County Council meeting, council proclaimed September 15-October 15, 2024, as National Hispanic Heritage Month in Newberry County, in recognition of the many important and positive contributions of Hispanic culture to our nation, state, and county.
During the presentation of the Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation, Liz Rivera encouraged all residents to attend the Inaugural Hispanic Heritage Community Festival at Newberry College on Monday, September 23, 2024, from 6-9 p.m.
The Proclamation Reads:
“WHEREAS, the County of Newberry encourages and promotes strong and inclusive communities that recognize and celebrate efforts to bring people together for a greater good; and,
“WHEREAS, the County of Newberry commemorate the strong and visible roots of Hispanic and Latino heritage in the national, regional, and local landscape of the nation; and,
“WHEREAS, September 15th to October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage Month and in which many federal agencies, such as the Library of Congress, National Park Service and Smithsonian Institution, join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society; and,
“WHEREAS, the date September 15th is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for the Latin American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua and additionally Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16th and 18th respectively; and,
“WHEREAS, Newberry County has many families representing different Hispanic Cultures and traditions from Puerto Rico, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Chile, and other South American countries; and,
“WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated since 1989; and
“WHEREAS, the Hispanic community in Newberry County makes significant contributions to the cultural, educational, and economic vitality of Newberry County.
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the County Council of the County of Newberry that September 15th through October 15, 2024, shall be National Hispanic Heritage Month in Newberry County in recognition of the many important and positive contributions of Hispanic culture to our nation, state, and county. “
