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In the Matter of Declaring February 23, 2008
as Black Families Association of Contra Costa
County Day in Honor of the Organization's
21st Annual Scholarship Fund Raiser RESOLUTION NO. 2007/98
WHEREAS,in September 1973 it was recognized that Black people in Central Contra Costa needed
an avenue to join together,Ralph(Al)and Ada 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 Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS, it was acknowledged that the Associations foster an appreciation of Black cultural
heritage, pride, and dignity and provide social interaction among Black residents of the County; and
WHEREAS, it was decided that the organization provides positive experience for Black 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 serve as a source of support and social interaction; and
WHEREAS, there is an increased awareness and participation in civic,political planning and decision
making activities to ensure the Black Families Association's input on matters impacting the"quality of life"of
all people throughout the County; and
WHEREAS, the Black Families Association serves as a clearinghouse for general information and
provides community orientation for Black residents while assisting with services of a charitable nature for the
community at large; and
WHEREAS, the Black Families Association has maintained an annual calendar to include: the
Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. Essay/Poster Contest and Birthday Celebration, Black History Month
Dinner Dance Scholarship Fund Raiser, Youth Programs, Cultural Awareness Programs, participation in
city/county Planning and Human relations commissions, Personnel, community Development, and Merit
Boards,while continuing their social events for families.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors declares February 23,2008
as Black Families Association of Contra Costa County Day in honor of the organization's 21st Annual
Scholarship Fund raiser.
PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this 12th day of February
2008. -
EDERAL D. GLOVER
Chair
District V Supervisor
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J lOIA OXYLE B. UI1LIkEMA
IS pervisor District H Supervisor
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A .PIEPHO SUSAN A. BONILLA
ct III Supervisor District IV Supervisor
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- 0�' I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken
- + and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date
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n 'a ATTESTED: "LCL"U.LC 'Ci
JOHN CULLEN,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County
ti Administrator
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