HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011999 - 1999-015 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Declaring February 1999 as
Black History Month in Contra Costa County RESOLUTION NO. 99/1.5
and February 6, 1999 as ,Black Families
Association of Central Contra Costa County Day
in Honor of the Organization's 12'Annual Scholarship
Fund Raiser -
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 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 provide a positive Black experience for youth 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
Ding, 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 1999 as Black History
Month in Contra Costa County and February 6, 1999 as Black Fatndi'es Association of Central Contra Cama
County Dayin honor of the organization's 12'`Annual Scholarship Fund Raiser.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON January 19, 1999, by a unanimous vote of the Board members present.
Mark DeSaulnier '
ohn G' a Gayle B. Uilkema
Donna 6b) Joe Caneiandl a
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 aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board.of Supervisors affixed this day
of January 19, 1999.
PHIL BA ELOR, Jerk of the Board of Supervisors and County
Adm is a
By
Deputy Cler
Introduced by Supervisor
Mark DeSaulnier, District IV