Noruz recognized in Florida
From: Laleh Jalali ljalali@pcnet.Pacesetter.COM
Seal of Florida The Governor of the State of Florida Lawton Chiles
Iranian Heritage Day
Whereas on March 21, 1997, people of Iranian heritage throughout the world will celebrate the first day of spring and the arrival of the Iranian New Year 1376 and
Whereas, Iranian Americans have contributed richly to Florida's social mosaic and to its dynamic economic growth; and
Whereas, individuals of Iranian heritage have earned an esteemed place in the cultural, economic and social structure of the state of Florida and have proved themselves an asset to the community with many of them holding positions in the fields of medicine, research, education, law, business, the arts and public services; and
Whereas, we salute Iran's historic achievement, support her search for freedom and peace and join her in celebration of this special time of year;
Now, Therefore, I, Lawton Chiles, Governor of the state of Florida, do hereby designate March 21, 1997, as Iranian Heritage Day in recognition of the contributions of the Iranian Community to our state, and send best wishes for a most enjoyable celebration with continued mutual understanding and friendship between our native residents and our residents of Iranian descent.
In Witness Whereof I have hreunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed at Tallahassee, the Capital, this 28th day of October in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-six.
(SEAL) (Signature of Governor)