City of Orlando Acknowledges Caribbean American Contribution

Article by Wesley Kirton

The City of Orlando has acknowledged the contribution to the City Beautiful of its Caribbean American citizens noting that they "share the hopes and aspirations of all people for peace and prosperity and they have contributed and continue to share their culture through education, business, festivals, music, dance, film, literature, sports, fashion, fine arts, science, technology and more."

These sentiments were expressed in a Proclamation issued by the City and introduced by Mayor Buddy Dyer at a meeting of the City Council on June 2 which was attended by several Caribbean American community leaders.

Mayor Dyer said the City is honored to acknowledge those who have contributed to the growth and development "of our beautiful City, while promoting the heritage and culture of their native culture."

The Proclamation notes that Caribbean Americans in Central Florida actively engage in and encourage economic development throughout the area through their careers, businesses and community service and added that the City of Orlando joined in celebrating "the gifts that all people of Caribbean descent have bestowed on our city, state and nation."