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IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING RESOLUTION NO. 2007/42
FEBRUARY 13, 2007
AS BLACK FAMILIES ASSOCIATION
OF CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA COUNTY DAY
IN HONOR OF THEIR 20TH ANNUAL
SCHOLORSHIP DINNER AND EVENT
WHEREAS, In September of 1973 a small group of individuals consisting of Ralph and Ida
Henderson, Ralph and Norma Griffin,Joan and Vivian".Butler,Bill and Gloria Duncan,Travis and Phyllis
McAfee, and Juanita Orr founded the Black Families Assocatton, and
WHEREAS, the Black Families Association;vwas created to provide a haven for children and
others in Central Contra Costa County,,wherethey ate able to freely discuss current issues as well as enjoy
each others company; and M.: x
WHEREAS, the Black Famtl es'Association's first meettng was held to:implemen6goals and
objectives and
'to develop4,a.metliod to galvanize black people in the-area- an d
HEREAS, the B1ackFam ies Association's first President Lee Lacy"set the following='.goals for
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the organization to.foster appreciation of our cultural heritage, pride, and dignity as"members Abe black
cotntnuruty, and`to provide interaction among black residents of`fhe county, to::provide a black experience
for youth by enhancingFtlieir knowledge and understanding of historical; current and future events
affecting their hv.eseas well as assisting in,the?formation of a;,youth groupao serve as a source of support; to
increase awareness and parncipation'in,civic planning and decision maktiig,activitiesAto ensure inclus on of
input from the Black Families"Association on matters impacting the quality of life of all people throughout
the"county; and lastly, to serve as,a clearinghouse forgeneral information and prov'descominuntry I
orientationi for blackrresidents-while.providing assistance and services of a charitable riatu>e fotsthe
community at large;and
WHEREAS 'the'B1ack Families Assoeiation, maintained�n`annual-pcalendar that includes the
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Reverend Martin Luther I tng,Jr.,.Essay/Poster Contest an.d Birthday CelebAiion,�Black History Month
Dinner Dance Scholaiship,Fund aiser;Youth Programs, Cultural-Awareness Programs, t! r)
city/county P1lnning andFHuman Relations Commissions,Personnel;Communtry Developinent,rand
Merit.Bo rids;:and continuing social events for families, "r
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board;of Supervisors recognizes the Black
Families Association for its ongoing dedication and s rvice tJlie black comrnuiury of Central Contra Costa
County.
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1Y N PIEPHG;
Chair° ,
ABSENT District III Supervi
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JOHN GIOI.A GAYLE B. IfILKEMA
District I Supervisor District II Supe o
SUSAN BONILLA FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
- 0 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and
1 " entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on die date shown:
r r- ATTESTED: FEBRUARY 13,2007
t7" J014N CULLEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County
edea ,m, Administrator
By Dputy
STA covr�
As recommended by Supervisor Piepbo