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County proclaims Hispanic Heritage Month and designates Centre County Sports Hall of Fame Day

5842787 · September 24, 2025

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Summary

The board adopted proclamations recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15) and designating Oct. 19 as Centre County Sports Hall of Fame Day; a Penn State faculty member and the Hall of Fame president attended to accept the proclamations.

Centre County commissioners adopted two proclamations during the meeting: one recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 and another designating Oct. 19 as Centre County Sports Hall of Fame Day.

Livia Valentin Pagano, an assistant teaching professor of Spanish at Penn State University and a Centre County resident, accepted the Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation and urged residents to "honor our stories and celebrate our contributions." Pagano said the month is a time for unity and to "remember our ancestors, our roots, and continue to build a future." The board adopted Proclamation No. 45 of 2025 by voice vote.

Former county commissioner Keith Birley attended to represent the Centre County Sports Hall of Fame and described preparations for the Oct. 19 banquet, saying the event has drawn more than 400 reservations and will induct 12 living honorees from across the county—s high schools. The board adopted Proclamation No. 46 of 2025 by voice vote to designate Oct. 19 as Centre County Sports Hall of Fame Day.

Both proclamations were presented to attendees after unanimous votes from the board.