HomeMy WebLinkAboutII(C) Proclamation – Black History Month – February 2004
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
Agenda 02-17-2004
Item II C
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Proclamation
in 1976, Black History Month was form'ally adopted to honor and affirm the
importance of Black History throughout our American experience; and
the history of people of African heritage goes back thousands of years and
includes some of the greatest, most advanced and innovative societies in the
history of human existence that we can all draw inspiration from; and
from the early days of the pioneers to our present day leaders, African
Americans have played a significant role in the history of Washington State's
economic, cultural, spiritual and political development; and
Black History Month is a time for all Americans to remember the stories and
teachings of those who helped build our nation, took a stance against prejudice
to build lives of dignity and opportunity, advanced the cause of civil rights, and
strengthened families and communities; and
during Black History Month all Americans are encouraged to reflect on past
successes and challenges of African Americans and look to the future to
continue to improve society so that we live up to the ideals of freedom, equity
and justice;
Now, Therefore: I, S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor of the City of Ocoee, do hereby proclaim,
February 2004, as
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto have set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Ocoee, Florida to be affixed this 10th day of February 2004.
S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
Supported by and attested to by Ocoee City Commissioners
Danny Howell, Commissioner District 1
Scott Anderson, Commissioner District 2
Rusty Johnson, Commission District 3
Nancy Parker, Commissioner District 4