HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012004 - 2004-023 In the Matter of Declaring February 2004 as
Black History Month in Contra Costa County RESOLUTION NO. 2004/23
and February 3, 2004 as Black Families
Association of Central Contra Costa County Day
in Honor of the Org'anization's 17'`Annual Scholarship t
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 should 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 should provide a positive Black experience for 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 2004 as BLWk History Month
in Contra Costa County and February 3, 2004 as Black Families Association of Central Contra Costa County Day in
honor of the organization's 17d`Annual Scholarship Fund Raiser.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON February 3, 2004, by a unanimous vote of the Board members present.
FEDEkAL D. GLOVER
Chair IL
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IWLLI'E GREENBERG / MARKDeSAt1rL1V
District, III Supervisor District IV Supervisor
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution
entered on the minutes of said Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of Supervisor5 a)f1.red this 3`f drry
of February 2004.
JOHN SWEETEN; County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors:
By
Deputy Clerk
Iru'radircetl by S nr Marty 1'1eSaulnter