Ryan Grimes, Steven Campos and Bernie Ramirez with the VFW post 9242 raising the United States flag. Photo by Adam Bell.
Ryan Grimes, Steven Campos and Bernie Ramirez with the VFW post 9242 raising the United States flag. Photo by Adam Bell.

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The San Benito County Elections Office hosted Flag Day celebration on June 14 that included light refreshments and information about elections. Over 40 people attended the event.

San Benito County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters Francisco Diaz gave a speech about the meaning of Flag Day.

According to History.com, Flag Day was established by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 to commemorate the anniversary of the resolution establishing of the flag.

  • Flag Day at the San Benito County Clerk Recorder- Elections office. Photo by Adam Bell
    Flag Day at the San Benito County Clerk Recorder- Elections office. Photo by Adam Bell.
  • Ana De Castro, Chief Deputy Clerk-Recorder-Elections gives a speech as part of the event. Photo by Adam Bell.
    Ana De Castro, Chief Deputy Clerk-Recorder-Elections gives a speech as part of the event. Photo by Adam Bell.
  • Flag Day at the San Benito County Clerk Recorder- Elections office. Photo by Adam Bell.
    Flag Day at the San Benito County Clerk Recorder- Elections office. Photo by Adam Bell.
  • Steven Campos, Ryan Grimes, Bernie Ramirez with the VFW post 9242 putting up the United States flag. Photo by Adam Bell.
    Steven Campos, Ryan Grimes, Bernie Ramirez with the VFW post 9242 putting up the United States flag. Photo by Adam Bell.
  • Ryan Grimes (left) and Bernie Ramirez with VFW Post 9242 preparing to raise the United States flag. Photo by Adam Bell.
    Ryan Grimes (left) and Bernie Ramirez with VFW Post 9242 preparing to raise the United States flag. Photo by Adam Bell.
  • Ryan Grimes, Steven Campos and Bernie Ramirez with the VFW post 9242 raising the United States flag. Photo by Adam Bell.
    Ryan Grimes, Steven Campos and Bernie Ramirez with the VFW post 9242 raising the United States flag. Photo by Adam Bell.
  • Photo by Adam Bell
    Photo by Adam Bell
  • Fritz Corpuz (three from left) resiting the pledge of allegiance on Flag Day at the San Benito County Clerk Recorder- Elections Office. Photo by Adam Bell.
    Fritz Corpuz (three from left) resiting the pledge of allegiance on Flag Day at the San Benito County Clerk Recorder- Elections Office. Photo by Adam Bell.
  • Steve Umfleet, Election Integrity Group Chair, (left) and Francisco Diaz, County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters. Photo by Adam Bell.
    Steve Umfleet, Election Integrity Group Chair, (left) and Francisco Diaz, County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters. Photo by Adam Bell.
  • Francisco Diaz, County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters (left) and Andres Rodriguez with Assembly member Robert Rivas' office. Photo by Adam Bell.
    Francisco Diaz, County Clerk-Recorder-Registrar of Voters (left) and Andres Rodriguez with Assembly member Robert Rivas’ office. Photo by Adam Bell.
  • Flag Day at the San Benito County Clerk Recorder- Elections office. Photo by Adam Bell.
    Flag Day at the San Benito County Clerk Recorder- Elections office. Photo by Adam Bell.

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