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New Rochelle proclaims May 18 Haitian Flag Day, honors local Haitian students
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City officials and community leaders marked the second annual Haitian Flag Day ceremony in New Rochelle, reading a mayoral proclamation recognizing May 18 as Haitian Flag Day and honoring Haitian students across elementary, secondary and college levels while a pastor gave a historical overview of Haiti.
The City of New Rochelle formally recognized May 18 as Haitian Flag Day and celebrated Haitian Heritage Month at a second annual Haitian Flag Day event held in the City Hall rotunda, Mayor Yadira Ramos Herbert said at the ceremony.
Mayor Yadira Ramos Herbert said the city was “just really excited to celebrate the Haitian community and its contributions,” and called the observance a time to “honor the resilience, heritage, and achievements of the Haitian community.” The mayor said she was joined by Councilman David Peters, Councilmember Astrid, and Austin Loyier, and that a representative from State Senator Shelley Mayer’s office had provided resource flyers for residents.
The mayor’s remarks led into a formal proclamation read at…
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