At the Board of County Commissioners meeting on May 7, 2024, Commissioner Barnett presented a proclamation recognizing the Hispanic Education Coalition of Palm Beach County Inc. for promoting and advocating for educational equity in the School District of Palm Beach County. Since 2012, the Hispanic Education Coalition of Palm Beach County Inc. (HEC) has persistently promoted educational equity in the School District of Palm Beach County, advocating for an inclusive educational environment for all students. Through fundraising efforts, including the HEC Gala and La Vuelta Palm Beach, HEC generates vital resources to support its initiatives such as the scholarship program that provides financial support to Latinx/Hispanic students, ensures access to opportunities for higher education and success and promotes educational equity to empower Hispanic students.