COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

PROCLAMATION

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

September 15 – October 15, 2015

WHEREAS, on September 17, 1968, Public Law 90-498 authorized the President of the

United States to annually establish a week in September as National Hispanic Heritage Week;

and

WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity for Pennsylvania to

celebrate the rich cultural traditions and honor the significant contributions of our Hispanic-

American community; and

WHEREAS, Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority group in the country, the fastest

growing minority community in the Commonwealth, and make valuable contributions to the

Commonwealth through business, industry, government, education, the sciences, arts, and

faith; and

WHEREAS, Hispanics have served with honor and distinction in many conflicts since

the Revolutionary War and continue to answer the call to defend America as members of our

Armed Forces. These brave men and women bring honor to America, and we are grateful for

their service and sacrifice; and

WHEREAS, the diverse backgrounds of Hispanic Americans and their dedication to

family values have become an integral part of Pennsylvania. They have made enormous

contributions to our diverse society by sharing their talents, attributes, and deep connection to

their family values, culture, and tradition. With their commitment to faith and their desire to

live the American dream, Latino citizens embrace the full blessings of liberty, justice, and

equality.

THEREFORE, I, Tom Wolf, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do

hereby proclaim September 15 – October 15, 2015, as HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH in

Pennsylvania. I join with all Americans in celebrating the many achievements of Latino-

Hispanic Americans and recognizing their contributions to our nation.

GIVEN under my hand and the Seal of the

Governor, at the City of Harrisburg, on this tenth

day of September in the Year of our Lord two

thousand and fifteen, and of the Commonwealth

the two hundred and fortieth.

TOM WOLF

Governor