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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: September 5 , 1995
SUBJECT: Proclamation in Support of the Second La Fiesta del
Pueblo in Chapel Hill on September 9 and 10
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DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC HEARING: Yes X No
Human Rights and Relations
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ATTACHMENT(S) : INFORMATION CONTACT:
Proclamation Lucy Lewis, ext 2251
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
Hillsborough - 732-8181
Chapel Hill - 968-4501
Durham - 688-7331
Mebane - 227-2031
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PURPOSE: To express support for the second La Fiesta del
Pueblo on September 9 and 10, 1995 .
BACKGROUND: Last year, Orange County' s Latino/Hispanic
community organized the first Fiesta del Pueblo, or Festival
of. the People, in order . to build community and increase
communication between this population and all other sectors
of the community. This event was a major success, drawing
over 3, 000 visitors. The second .Fiesta is being held at
Lincoln Center in Chapel Hill on September 9 and 10 .
RECOMMENDATION: The Manager recommends that the Board adopt
the proposed resolution and authorize the Chair to sign.
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
ORANGE COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE SECOND LA FIESTA DEL PUEBLO IN
CHAPEL HILL ON SEPTEMBER 9 AND 10 , 1995
WHEREAS , about 1.50 ,000 Americans of Hispanic heritage live in
North Carolina ; and
WHEREAS , His ;I icans participate in all aspects of the
economic , cultural and social life of they Orange County
community ; and
WHEREAS , the Latin American community richly contributes to
the cultural and social diversity that help make the Orange
County community an excellent place to live ; and
WHEREAS , there is a need for a greater sense of community
among all citizens , including Latin American citizens , and
for increased communication with health , social services and
other community service agencies; and
WHEREAS , the Fiesta del Pueblo will include the North
Carolina Hispanic soccer league finals , Latin American
dances . music , foods , arts , crafts , sports , and chi l&4-:.n 's
games to be enjoyed by everyone who attends; and
WHEREAS , last year 's first Latin American festival in Chapel
Hill was very successful , attracting over 5 ,000 visitors ,
NOW , THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED by the Orange County Board of
Commissioners that the Board hereby expresses its strong
support of the second "La Fiesta del Pueblo" celebration at
Lincoln Center , Merritt Mill Road , on the weekend of
September 9th and 10th , and encourages all citizens to attend
and participate in the f=estivities .
This the Sth day of September , 1995 .
Moses Carey , Jr . , Chairman
P.O. BOX 8181 • HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA • 919/732-8181