86-014 - 02-04 Recognizing February as Black History Month in GV Resolution 86-14 February 4, 1986
P�ember Bakken introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY P�ONTH IN GOLDEN VALLEY
WHEREAS, Historian Carter G. 4Joodson founded Black History Week in 1926; and
WHEREAS, in 1976 in honor of the Bicentennial , Black History Week was changed
to Black History h1onth; and
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley is proud to participate in the fourth
celebration of Black History Month throughout the metropolitan area; 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, TNEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Golden Valley City Council declares
Februa ry 1986, as B1 ack Hi story Plonth i n Gol den Val ley;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council endorses the activities and
events and encourages all residents to participate and fulfill the theme of the
local Black History Month celebration, "Share the Dream "
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Ray B. tockman, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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J d Nal , Deputy ity Clerk
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member
Johnson and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof: Bakken, Johnson, Stockman and Thompson; and the following was
absent: Anderson, and the fvllowing voted against the same: none, whereupon
said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor Pro
Tem and his signature attested by the Deputy City Clerk.