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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02032004 - C9 0. In the Matter of.Declaring February 2004 as Black History Mon&in Contra Costa County RESOLUTION NO. 2004123 and February 3, 2:004 as Black Families AsscAcitiab of, xtral ©rt'a�osuzxtty may in Honor of the Organization's I 7"Annual Scholarship Funr1 Ai= WHEREAS in September 1973 it was recognized that Black people in Central Contra Costa needed an avenue to join together; Ralph(Al)and Ida Henderson, Ralph and Norma Griffin,Joel and Vivian Butler, Bill and Gloria.Duncan, Travis and Phyllis McAfee and Juanita Orr founded the Black Families Association of Central Contra Costa County;and WHEREAS it was acknowledged that the Association should foster an appreciation of Black cultured heritage, pride,and dignity, and provide social interaction among Black residents of the county;and WHEREAS it was decided that the organization should provide a positive Black experience for youths by enhancing their knowledge and understanding of how historical and current events will influence their future lives; and WHEREAS a youth group was formed to sere as a source of support and social interaction;and WHEREAS there is an.increareilawareness and participation in civic,political planning and decision making activities to ensure the Black Families Association's input on matters impactng,the"quality of life"of all people throughout the county;and WHEREAS, the Black Families Aw, ciation,serves as a clearinghouse for general information and provides community orientation for Black residents whikassistin withservices of a charitable nature for the community at large,and. WHEI , the lack Fizra�xl�es coition ha's ri�aintained an annual Ca ent�ar to include: the reverend Martin Wother I iryg# Jr, EssayPoster iuontest:;and l }rthday`Celbrettion, $lackxstory Month Dinner l7anr Schrslurship bund Raiser, Youth Programs, Cultxarax A trareness I'rWm. s partici cation in cdty, county F: nning and Huiman Relations Commissions, 1°ersonne4, Community.Deelaprne 'drul Ivlrit laaxrds, hzle ccrturruir fir social events for families. NC}W;TI- REFd�, BE IT RE,QI,t EDAar:the l of Supero asors;declares Febnaa1 Zl7l?4 us e r mo inContra Costal qty r l4eb art 3 2tI04 r a s n Of t3 ► xz�l tn- honor of the oaxar`;l 7 `Aral holarsptz Ret�ser:', PASSED A ll AI �I3 ? I�' �3,2 3 ,by a unantr las vote:o f the'Boa A rr enxbers present D GLz Chair" �. Di�#rict�'5tc�eruisvr 1Iv IL > ' ".101L VA T3rlct I Sec L7istrct 77itperisor. MUMG1 # VC l�ell.N l td 5u tsorDistrict fv.5upermsor X hereby cert{fy that the foregoing is a trace and correct copy of aresolution entered on the minutes ofsa d Board of Scapa visors on the aaforesaiddate. Witness my hand andthe Seat ofthe Board Q;Suervbnrs gjftedthis 3' day ofFebt7rary JOHN .S""UEN, Clundy AalWhistrator aattd t;lerk of the Board of f Sripervlsors. By Deputy Clerk intra tt Eby 'iM4j&i.7l rlrtler