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Governor Bryan Issues Proclamations in Recognition of VI History, Social Work Months and Consumer Protection Week

Gov. Albert Bryan issued three proclamations to recognize V.I. History Month, Social Work Month and Consumer Protection Week in the territory.  “The people, natives, inhabitants, citizens and residents of the United States Virgin Islands of various origins, backgrounds, races, ethnicities, colors, beliefs and religions have throughout history,  as individuals and as groups, greatly contributed to the progress and enrichment of humanity locally, regionally, nationally, internationally and globally,” the governor said in his proclamation about V.I. History Month.  “It is most fitting, proper and appropriate that knowledge of these achievements and contributions to humankind be known to both the U.S. Virgin Islanders and all others in the global community.” Mr. Bryan also recognized March as Social Work Month, with this year’s theme being “Social Workers: Generations Strong.” “Social workers for generations have worked with other professions, community groups, lawmakers, and civil rig...