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Proclamation
WHEREAS, in 1976, Black History Month was formally adopted to honor and
affirm the importance of Black History throughout our American
experience; and
WHEREAS, 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
WHEREAS, from the early days of the pioneers to our present day leaders,
African Americans have played a significant role in the history of
Florida State's economic, cultural, spiritual and political
development; and
WHEREAS, 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
WHEREAS, during Black History Month aU 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 2005, 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 1 st day of February 2005.
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