HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 02021993 - 93-42 IN THE BOARD OF SLTPERVISOFS
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
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In the Matter of Declaring )
February 1 thru February 28, 1993 ) RESOUMON NO. 93/42
as, "Black History Month" in )
Contra Costa County )
MOREAS,. in 1926 the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History,
headed by Carter G. Woodson inaugurated Black History Week, which today has
evolved into Black History Month (February) . We owe this time of celebrating
African-American aoccoplishments to the dedication of this singular scholar; and
iGEREAS, Woodson's major was history and the historical role played by
African-American people. He wrote of long hidden history and hoped to lift the
veil of ignorance from all people. For this purpose he published the Journal of
Negro History and The Negro History Bulletin, and he authored several books, his
most popular being The Mis Education of the Negro; and
MSS, too frequently the significance of African-American achievements
are lost in history or lessened in their presentation; and
affREAS cmmiunity organizations, cities, special districts and counties
throughout the state will be sponsoring and attending events dedicated to the
spirit of recognizing the contributions of African-Americans in the development
of our nation;
NOW, 7EEMCd7E, we the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County declare
February 1, thru February 28, 1993 to be, "Black History Month" in Contra Costa
County.
PASSED on February 2, 1993 by unanimous vote of the Board members present.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order
entered on the minutes of. said Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
Witness my hand arra the Seal of
the Board of Supervisors affixed
this 2nd day of February, 1993.
PHIL BATCHEIDR, Clerk of the
Board of Supervisors and County
Achninstrato .
By: �! ° Deputy Clerk
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