HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012000 - 2000-049 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Declaring February 2000 as
Black History Month in Contra Costa County RESOLUTION NO. 2000/49
and February 8, 2000 as Black Families
Association of Central Contra Costa County Day
in Honor of the Organization's 13"'Annual Scholarship
Fund Raiser
WHEREAS, in September 1973 it was recognized that Black people in Central Contra Costa
County 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 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
WHERAS,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 2000
as Black History Month in Contra Costa County and February 8, 2000 as
Black Families Association of Central Contra Costa County Day in honor of the
organization's 13`h Annual Scholarship Fund Raiser.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON Febru 8,2000,by a ammous vo of the Board members
present.
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Mark DeSaulnier illa
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 the Seal of the Board of Supervisors
affixed this day of February 8, 2000.
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator.
By j"I,
Deputy Clerk
Resolution No. 2000/49