Governors' proclamations issued in relation to Hispanics and Latinos in Kansas

• Proclamation by the Governor, To The People of Kansas, Greetings: Whereas, National Hispanic Heritage Month was initiated in 1968 and provides us with the opportunity to express deep appreciation to Hispanic Americans for the many contributions to our American Society...
• Proclamation by the Governor, To The People of Kansas, Greetings: Whereas, in the United States, one person dies by suicide every 14.6 minutes, with 35,933 deaths by suicide in our country during 2008; and whereas, suicide is among the top 4 causes of all deaths for teens and adults up to the age of 44 in our country...
• Proclamation by the Governor, To The People of Kansas, Greetings: Whereas Victor Ortiz won the WBC Welterweight World Championship on April 16, 2011 at the Foxwoods Resort Casino, by unanimous decision over Andre Berto; and whereas, Victor Ortiz is a native Kansas, born and raised in Garden City, to immigrant parents...