Commission proclaims Hispanic Heritage Month; Wichita Hispanic Chamber leaders accept recognition

Chair Jeff Blubahl read a proclamation recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and the board approved it by a 5–0 vote. The proclamation praised the contributions of Latino and Hispanic community members and encouraged residents to participate in cultural events during the period.

Gary Torch, identified as chairman of the Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the chamber and noted that Hispanics and Latinos make up roughly 17% of Sedgwick County’s population and nearly one in five people in Wichita. "On behalf of the Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Gracias," Torch said. Commissioners offered additional remarks of appreciation and took a short recess to photograph chamber members with staff and the honoree Cassandra Sandusky.