County of Monmouth

For Immediate Release:

September 30, 2014

 

Freeholders recognize Hispanic Heritage Month

Present proclamation to
Latino American Association of Monmouth County

 

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders has proclaimed Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as “Hispanic Heritage Month” in Monmouth County. The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders presents a proclamation declaring “Hispanic Heritage Month” in Monmouth County to Violeta Peters, president of the Latino American Association of Monmouth County, Inc. Pictured left to right: Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone, Freeholder Serena DiMaso, Violeta Peters, Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry, Freeholder Deputy Director Gary J. Rich, Sr. and Freeholder John P. Curley on Sept. 23, 2014 in Freehold, NJ.

 

Nearly ten percent of Monmouth County’s residents identify themselves as being of Hispanic Origin.

 

“Through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work and service, the Hispanic Community has had a profound and positive influence on our community,” said Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry. “By celebrating multiculturalism, we are more able to work together to achieve our goals.”

 

On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the Freeholders presented a proclamation declaring “Hispanic Heritage Month” in Monmouth County to Violeta Peters, president of the Latino American Association of Monmouth County, Inc.

 

National Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated since 1968, to recognize the independence achieved first by Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua and followed closely by the countries of Mexico and Chile.

 

National Hispanic Heritage Month also marks the celebration of Columbus Day on October 12.

 

 

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