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1n the Matter of Declaring February 2003
as Black History Month in Contra Costa County
and February 16, 2003 )
Black Families Association of Contra Gusts County Day)
RESOLUTION NO. 200.3/12
the BLwk FamMes Association of Contac Costa Counry was founded in September 1973 to
Provide an avenue for Afirican American people in Contra Costa County to come together;and
WY- Rte; the Binck Fam&es Association of Contra Costa County fasters an appreciation of Afincan
American cultural heritage, pride and dignity as well as provides a forum far social interaction among African
American residents of the County;and.
WIM?EAS, the ala Fam&es Associadon of Contra Costa County provides a positive AfTican American
experience for youth by enhancing their knowledge and understanding of how historical and current events influence
their lives,and
W , the Black Fam&es,Associadora of Contra eta County farmed a youth group to serve as a
source of support and social interaction;and
YMRF the l k FknOey Aoodadon of Contra Costa Couuntysemes as a clearinghouse for general
information and provides community orientation for African American residents and assists with services of a
charitabLe nature for the community at large;and
%SRFAS, the Bkck Fkm&es sociadon of Cont m Costa County has maintained ran annual calendar
to include the Black History Month Celebration,Program, the Famous Aftican American Essay/Poster Contest,
Black: History Month Dinner Dance Scholarship Fundraiser, Youth Programs, Cultural awareness Programs,
participation in city/county Planning and Human Relations Commissions, Personnel Community Development and
Merit Boards
.NOW, THEREFORF, BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board;of Supervisors declares
February 2403 as "Black History Month in Contra Costa County" and February 16, 2003 as "Black Families
Association.of Contra Costa County Day"in honor of the organization's 15"'annual scholarship fundraiser.
PASSEDANDADOPTEDon February 4, 2003 by a unanimous vote of the Board members present.
Mark DeSawlnier, Chairman a
4.
d John Gioiaaxyl1t'
ABS M,
Donna Gerber Federal D. Glover
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a trace and correct
copy of an order entered on dw Minutes of said Board of
Supervisors on the aform"'I date,
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors aft this 4th day of Fury, 2003.
.I€JIIN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervism
and meaty Adnr inistrator,"
J�y
Invodseced by Supem%scar Mark DeSaulnier,LNstrict PI ' � ; �.�7 Clerk
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