HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 06032004 - 94-71 Il .'HE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS .11 1 3
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter Declaring February 1, 1994
Through February 28, 1994 Black History
Month in Contra Costa County Resolution No. 94/71
WHEREAS,, 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); and
WHEREAS, this month coincides with the birthdays of black leaders
Fredrick Douglas (February 14th), W. E. DuBois (February 23rd)and of Abraham
Lincoln (February 12th); and
WHEREAS, Black History Month is an annual observance to recognize the
past and current achievements of African Americans; and
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WHEREAS, community organizations, cines, special districts and counties
throughout the state will be sponsoring and attending events dedicated to the spirit
of recognizing the contributions of African American in the development of our
nation:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Contra Costa County declares February 1, 1994 through February 28, 1994 to be
Black History Month in Contra Costa County.
Introduced by Passed and adopted by unanimous votes of those
Tom Powers, Supervisors present on February 1, 19940
1st District Supervisor
and Chairman I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy
of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
Deputy Clerk