Rockland County Hispanic Law Enforcement Organizaation

RCHLEO Celebrates Hispanic Heritage month

Historical time Line:

National Hispanic Heritage Month (Mes nacional de la herencia hispana) is celebrated from September 15 to October 15.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson.
It was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period.
It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua
In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively
Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30-day period

Within the U.S., Latinos can trace their heritage to many different nationalities.

The following Latin American nationalities are the most common for U.S. Latinos, according to Statista:

Mexican – 62%
Puerto Rican – 9.7%
Cuban – 3.9%
Salvadoran – 3.8%
Dominican – 3.5%

Other Latin American nationalities make up much smaller percentages, and many cities and states have pockets of Latin American communities scattered throughout them.

RCHLEO Upcoming Special Events:

2022 Scholarship Dinner/Dance Gala

RCHLEO is presenting the 2nd Annual Scholarship Dinner/Dance Gala. Come help us raise funds for our Scholarship Fund. This event will be Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, at "Town & Country Caterers", located at 922 Route 9W, Congers, NY 10920. The event time starts from 7 pm until 12 am. Please join us in honoring Carlos Martinez (President of BRIDGES), and Ramon Soto (Owner/Editor of "El Sol" Spanish Newspaper. Also, recognizing Edward Caban, NYPD's First Deputy Commissioner. Admission is as follows: $150 payment in advance (preferred by "ZELLE"), $175 payment at the door. All donations over $250 upon request, will receive an acknowledgment letter indicating your 2022 donation for a tax deduction to the IRS

Presidents message:

     I am humbled, honored, and privileged to assume the role of President of the Rockland County Hispanic Law Enforcement Organization, Inc. for the 2022–23 year term, and I am proud to be given this wonderful opportunity to continue the leadership of this organization.
    Indeed, the growth of this newly formed organization is dependent, collectively, by the members and the newly elected Executive Board. I look forward to continuing this important work towards the fulfillment of the mission of the RCHLEO.
    During the next two years (2022 to 2023) this organization will continue to address the complexity of the mission to present several graduating high school seniors with funds to assist with the high cost of higher education and to always be nearby to assist the community in times of need. With the active collaboration of the newly elected Executive Board, the members and myself, I will work to promote the necessary exposure, needed to obtain the necessary funds to assist with our mission.

Together with my newly appointed Rockland County Hispanic Law Enforcement Inc. board members, we wish you a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!