Boy Scouts of America Recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month

“-This September, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) will honor Latin American independence and Hispanic and Latino leaders throughout the nation who have become mentors for today’s youth, by celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month.

President Ronald Reagan declared September 15-October 15 the first National Hispanic Heritage Month in 1988, expanding on the 20 year-old commemoration of National Hispanic Heritage Week. This celebratory week was originally established to honor the anniversary of the independence of seven different Latin American countries, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico and Chile.

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the BSA is recognizing the efforts of three key Latino Scouting leaders: Tico Perez, José Niño and Alberto Muñoz II.”

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