Caribbean American Heritage Month City of Clermont
Proclamation
'Whereas, during Caribbean American Heritage Month, we celebrate the great
contributions of Caribbean Americans to the fabric of our nation; and
'Whereas, our nation has thrived as a country of immigrants and we are more vibrant
and hopeful because of the talent and values they bring; and
'Whereas, these individuals are justly proud of their Caribbean roots, and they enrich
the American experience by sharing their traditions, history, and values; and
'Whereas, we are united by our common values and by the many ways in which
people from the Caribbean have shaped our state as members of our Armed Forces, with
special recognition to Haiti for their role in the Battle of Savannah; and
'Whereas, during the month of June, we honor the friendship between the United
States and the Caribbean; and
NOW, Therefore, I, Harold S. Turville, Mayor of Clermont, Florida, do hereby
extend greetings and best wishes to all observing June 2013 as
Caribbean American 3-Leritage Month
In 'Witness 'Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the
City of Clermont to be affixed this 28th day of May in the year of 2013.
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Harold S Turville,Jr.,Mayor
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