Bolivian Independence Day

By virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution of Virginia in the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, there is hereby officially recognized:

WHEREAS, Bolivia celebrated its first independence day on August 6, 1825, upon the signing of its declaration of independence; and

WHEREAS, Northern Virginia is home to one of the largest Bolivian populations in the United States; and

WHEREAS, community resources educate new Bolivian American citizens on civics and their patriotic duties; and

WHEREAS, Virginia's Bolivian community enriches the Commonwealth with its traditions, food, culture, and is a significant contributor to the workforce and economic growth in Virginia; and

WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia celebrates Bolivian Independence Day in unity with Bolivian and Latin American families, organizers, and participants throughout Virginia;

NOW THEREFORE, I, Glenn Youngkin, do hereby recognize August 6, 2023, as BOLIVIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY in the COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA and call this observance to the attention of our citizens.

Governor of Virginia

Proclamations