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NEWS RELEASES
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FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE:
Contact:
Carson Chandler, (407) 246 - 2822
Heather Allebaugh, (407) 246 - 3423
Mayor Dyer Kicks-off Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
| WHAT: |
Mayor Buddy Dyer and
the Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Network will host the first City
of Orlando Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Celebration.
This event will celebrate the commencement of the Hispanic
Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15,
2007. Across the country, Americans celebrate the culture and
traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain,
Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America,
South America and the Caribbean.
September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the
celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of
five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador,
Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile
celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September
18, respectively.
The Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off will showcase City
services, the introduction of the Hispanic Advisory Network, the
unveiling of an art piece donated to commemorate the occasion,
music/cultural entertainment, and a proclamation issued by Mayor
Dyer.
Mayor Dyer recently established the Hispanic Advisory Network to
assist the City of Orlando in their efforts to serve the needs
of the city’s growing Hispanic population. The Network will act
as a bridge between this vibrant and growing base of Hispanic
residents and the City of Orlando elected officials and
government departments. |
| WHEN: |
Friday, September 14,
2007
The event will be held from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
The program will start at 4:00 PM. |
| WHERE: |
City of Orlando
City Hall Rotunda
400 South Orange Ave. |
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