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Article: Daily Record News Briefs: September 16, 2009
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- Daily Record (Rochester, NY)
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- September 16, 2009
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City kicks off National Hispanic Heritage Month
The City of Rochester held a ceremony Tuesday at City Hall to
mark the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month in Rochester.
Mayor Robert J. Duffy read a proclamation declaring Rochester's
recognition of Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as National Hispanic Heritage
Month. City workers also revealed the 23 national flags of Latin
America, which were unfurled from the mezzanines overlooking the
atrium.
"Rochester is blessed to be home to such a strong and vibrant
Hispanic population, whose contributions continue to play a vital
role in this region's growth and success," Duffy said. "I encourage
all of our citizens to take an opportunity during ...