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In the Matter of Declaring February 2003 )
as Black History Month in Contra Costa County ) r
and February 16, 2003 )
Black Families Association of Contra Costa County Day)
RESOLUTION NO. 2003112
W1bVZEA$ the Blade Families Association of Contra Costa County was founded in September 1973 to
provide an avenue for African American people in Contra Costa County to come together;and
WIMP the Black Families Association of Contra Costa County fosters an appreciation of African
American cultural heritage, pride and dignity as well as provides a forum for social interaction among African
American residents of the County;and
UlUE E S, the Black Families Association of Contra Costa County provides a positive African American
experience for youth by enhancing their knowledge and understanding of how historical and current events influence
their lives,and
WI.rIP.RE"A$ the Blade Fanz es Associadon of Contra Costa County formed a youth group to serve as a
source of support and social interaction;and,
Wl RW the Black Families Associadon of Contra eta County serves as a clearinghouse for general
information and provides community orientation for African American residents and assists with services of a
charitable nature for the community at large;and
911LVEAS, the Black Families Association of Contra Costa County has maintained an annual calendar
to include the Black History Month Celebration Program, the Famous African American Essay/Poster Contest,
Black History Month Dinner Dance Scholarship Fundraiser, Youth Programs, Cultural Awareness Programs,
participation in city/county Planning and Human Relations Commissions, Personnel Community Development and
Merit Boards;
NOW, TH'MEFOR.F BE IT I'tIWOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors declares
February 2003 as `Black History Month in Contra Costa County" and February 1$, 2003 as "Black Families
Association of Contra Costa County Day"'in honor of the organization's 1.5'annual scholarship fundraiser.
P"EDAAD ADOPTEDon February 4, 2003 by a unanimous vote of the Board members present.
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Murk DeSaulnier, Chairman '
John Gioia Gayle B. ma
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Donna Gerber Federal D. Glover
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
copy of an order entered on the Minutes of said Board of
Superviwrrs on the aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board. of
Supervisors affixed this 4th day of February, 2003.
JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
and s Adminismtor.
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Inmduced by Super ow Mark DcSaulni r,District IV