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Council issues proclamations: Month of the Young Child, Father John Bruno Day and Fiesta Broadway honors
Summary
At the April 28 meeting the council adopted multiple commendatory resolutions recognizing April as Month of the Young Child, declaring April 29 Father John Bruno Day, and honoring entertainer Veronica Castro as Fiesta Broadway queen.
The Los Angeles City Council used its April 28 session to present several proclamations and recognition resolutions.
Councilmember Mike Hernandez introduced a resolution declaring April as the Month of the Young Child, recognizing the Commission for Children, Youth and Their Families and local early-childhood advocates. Commissioner Wesley Greenwood accepted the resolution on behalf of the commission and thanked the council for the recognition.
Hernandez also led a resolution declaring April 29 as Father John Bruno Day in recognition of the Episcopal priest’s induction as bishop (bishop-elect) for a multi-county Episcopal diocese including Los Angeles. Several visiting bishops from Latin American dioceses were present for the announcement; Father John Bruno accepted remarks and thanked the council.
Councilmember Alex Padilla presented a resolution honoring Veronica Castro as the Queen for Fiesta Broadway weekend, highlighting her career in television and film, philanthropic work and cultural contributions to Los Angeles’ Latino communities. Councilmembers praised Castro’s community involvement and presented the resolution and a photo opportunity in the chamber.
The council approved commendatory resolutions and recognitions as part of its presentations and ceremonial items; the meeting record shows those resolutions accepted on the floor without objection.
