'Remember the importance of embracing our diversity': Abbott celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month as several events are held throughout September and October. 

"Sept. 15-Oct. 15 is #HispanicHeritageMonth. This month and every month we celebrate the rich heritage of Hispanic Texans, remember the importance of embracing our diversity and reinforce the bonds that unite us as Texans and Americans," Abbott said in a Twitter post. 

The Library of Congress: National Hispanic American Heritage Month celebrates the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans who have inspired others with their successes, according to the Library of Congress. 

Sept. 15 was the first day of the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, which runs through October. Its roots date back to the late 1960s, according to News West 9. 

Abbott said the culture of Texas bears a heavy Hispanic influence, according to an official proclamation about the month from Abbott. 

"Since our state's inception, people of all backgrounds, from lands near and far have come to call Texas home, adding to the tapestry of cultures that make our state unique," Abbott said. "As we celebrate and embrace our heritage as Texans, we must remember the vital role these traditions and cultures have played in building the Texas we know and love today." 

He issued an official proclamation for the state of Texas naming Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. 

"For generations, Texas has been deeply and uniquely influenced by the contributions of individuals of Hispanic descent," Abbott said in a press release. "Hispanic Americans and individuals of Hispanic descent continue to play important roles in Texas, forging new frontiers across our society from education and the humanities to business and medicine."

He added to his statement that Texas is "proud" to be one of the most welcoming states for Hispanic entrepreneurs." 

He said that Texas leads the nation for jobs created by Hispanic women business owners and ranks among the top states for Hispanic-owned businesses.

He also talked about his wife Cecelia and how she is the first Hispanic first lady of Texas.