83-007 - 02-01 Recognize February Black History MonthResolution 83-7
February 1, 1983
Member Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN GOLDEN VALLEY
WHEREAS, Historian Carter G. Woodson founded Black History Week in 1926; and
WHEREAS, in 1976 in honor of the Bicentennial, Black History Week was
changed to Black History Month; and
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley is proud to participate in a first time
celebration of Black History Month throughout the City of Golden Valley; and
WHEREAS, churches, schools, corporations, businesses, community organizations
and the City itself, have participated in the organizing and funding of this
event; and
WHEREAS, through a series of events and activities during the month of
February, Golden Valley residents will have an opportunity to increase their
knowledge and understanding of Black people in America;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Golden Valley City Council declares
February 1983, Black History Month in Golden Valley;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council endorses the activities and
events and encourages all residents to participate and fulfill the theme of
Golden Valley Black History Month, "Share the Dream."
Rosemary Thorsen, or
ATTEST:
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Stockman and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Anderson, Johnson, Mitchell, Stockman and Thorsen, and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the Deputy
City Clerk.