WHEREAS, there are more than 101,690 Idahoans of Hispanic descent whose presence gives this state a culture uniquely rich in the diversity of its people, their traditions and history, and contributions to the state of Idaho; and

        WHEREAS, Idaho’s Hispanic population continues their proud traditions through its commitment to youth, family values, hard work and progress; and

        WHEREAS, Idaho’s people share the vision of uniting our communities by celebrating the diverse cultures of all our citizens, and it is appropriate that we honor our fellow citizens during this traditional celebration and recognize their contributions to our society; and

        NOW, THEREFORE, I, JAMES E. RISCH, Governor of the State of Idaho, do hereby proclaim September 15^th through October 15^th 2006, to be

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

in Idaho.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Idaho at the Capitol in Boise on this 7th day of September in the year of our Lord two-thousand and six and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred thirty-first and of the Statehood of Idaho the one hundred seventeenth.

BEN YSURSA
SECRETARY OF STATE