HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

The text of Governor Corbett's proclamation is as follows:

Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2012

WHEREAS, Pennsylvania embraces the 2012 National Hispanic Heritage Month theme "Diversity United, Building America's Future Today"; and

WHEREAS, the Latino-Hispanic American community's values - deep and abiding faith, love for family and strong work ethic - are America's values, and the contributions from this community have helped make our county great; and

WHEREAS, Latino-Hispanics bring together the rich traditions of communities with centuries-old roots in America. Their diverse and vibrant culture includes elements originating in Spain, North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean; and

WHEREAS, Latino-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 and industry, government, education, the sciences, arts and faith; and

WHEREAS, Latino-Hispanics have served with honor and distinction in many conflicts since the Revolutionary War and have made enormous contributions to our diverse society by sharing their talents, attributes and deep connection to their family values, culture and tradition.

THEREFORE, I, Tom Corbett, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do hereby proclaimSeptember 15 – October 15, 2012 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.

TOM CORBETT, Governor