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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02132001 - C.5 C.s (73 o a xW ol L9 6 4 IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING FEBRUARY, 2001 AS RESOLUTION NO. 2001/44 BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AND FEBRUARY 24, 2001 AS BLACK FAMILIES ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA COUNTY DAY IN HONOR OF THE ASSOCIATION'S 14' ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND RAISER WHEREAS, in September, 1973 it was recognized that Black people in Central Contra Costa needed an avenue to join together. Towards that end, Ralph (Al) and Ida Henderson, Ralph and Norma Griffin,Joel and Vivian Butler, Bill and Gloria Duncan and Juanita Orr founded the Black Families Association of Central Contra Costa County; and WHEREAS, it was recognized that the Association foster an appreciation of Black cultural heritage, pride, and dignity as well as provide social interaction among Black residents of the county; and WHEREAS, it was decided that the organization provide a positive Black experience for youth by enhancing their knowledge and understanding of how historical and current events will influencetheir future lives;and WHEREAS a youth group was forme ;.tosev ' $>:',a -action; and +s ,n-.•::k�•S'�'.^..'t:�:.'�x��;:'%,'t.Yir..;.l'?:::;,k...�;��:�-?':,:?�1N:t,;.�.✓,-���,:€"•'Li••.�•,.:a, WHEREAS, there is an increased`awwieness';anel:partrcipation tn. cic;"°po 'lfcali"� al�nng'and decision making activities to ensure the Black Families Association} N €put c h matter's impacting rhe quality o li e df all people through the county; and ;?�ey?�;L'. !.G`.. .srl.... � `„�,a',•:•;,�r,,x!s v)SR :e ,:. � x �• q WHEREAS, the Black'1~. i. es; :. . oc►ation;'serves as, a clearinghouse;.`;for:;.;general:;irifli; `.ttti :i:and provides community orientation for Black res'denzs�yvf assisting with services.of a charitable nature for the coriutiunity a�f' arge; and •: WHEREAS, the .Blah;vMlies Association has maintained...an: arcual':;caHistory Month Celebration Program 't1ze,.ltnous African American Essay/Poster Contest,:Black History Month D�j7�ie�r Dance Scholarship Fund Raiser, Youirngrams; Cultural Awareness Programs, participation,iri city%county Planntig*a#dIluman Relations Commissions, Petunel ::eommuni Develo. merit;;and`Ivleri.r.Baards;:while'.coritnuin ::her:social`'esftr;families. : LY P. 4n .:r..,•-?...;{: .:,. �. +.l• , NOW THE 1~(” ''!BE:.IT;RESOLVED':tl a.....e Board:'of::Su eMsors',declares;-Febru 2tiU:'1'at:Bl' W-Histo Month in Contra Costd; t�,rk. .:and;Febru. 4�20Q1'.:as'Black FaaLrLes;Association:.of.Central: gri.tra Co :. :ati�n' Day in honor ran rY of the organizatian3s;Iu4�`�Pinrival ScholarShiplund4 icer: y,...,,. .... 4 �{ x 11� ^:int PASSED AN T ary.,'3, y e o d members presen D`ADC?Pr )�D,arl•.)~ebru "1 2001•b 'a unanimous vot f the Baal < < a.. R .a L p WL"'• p Y 5. - T1} tea+ ,s.:.. ........... .�.:.::. :1 !.l S' u1 s or 141 �svoW" - - Y iX<•, xt, :.::.:. ....:r. .:.... _ _4 777 t:..^ ;........:.....t:..:�...,............. . ..... ..... ..:......•:' .;Vit« : .. ...: .......:..:......... , .. ... Dt . .:........: ........ strict. u �... . .. ..:.:..... : . :...:..:::.,... ..':..:. s es _t - .1 p ::,ji: f�•� ) d.tel,. �f Y .5. 1' '.\.•,..:..:.:•cit,,�''Hl:t !"5' z.. R , l ,J F. 'j:(.•p' ��r MARK DESAULNIFT�'�.�,:, ;,':,,°•i..:�i:!,^ 'Y'q.,iirtt�E ;,'!a tt`.`I .55o r„�':'�5,,�f'.•:6 i` �� :<:#�.. til 7t�.: District IV Supervisor ::' :. ., ,.1. 4 s <: �,•z.,,��:, �• 7istfict V Supervisor .:.:::....... �{'•�•�y+, INTRODUCED BY: GAYLE B. ILKEMA, Chair District II Supervisor I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Order entered into the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid. Phil Batchelor,Co my Adminis a r and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. B1444y Deputy Clerk