98-086 - 10-20 Establish Black History CommitteeResolution 98-86 October 20, 1998
Member introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE BLACK HISTORY COMMITTEE
AS A HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City Council continues to encourage and support activities related
to Black History; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has agreed to establish the Black History Committee
as a subcommittee of the Human Rights Commission; and
WHEREAS, it is important to formalize this commitment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council:
• Establish the Golden Valley Black History Committee as a subcommittee of the
Human Rights Commission.
• One or more members of the Human Rights Commission will serve on the
subcommittee.
• The City would provide:
1. A secretary to take minutes for one meeting a month.
2. Funds to match dollars raised by the Committee. The Council will determine
the amount during the budget process.
• As volunteers come forward with a plan to develop a particular program and/or
activity, they would make a proposal to the Human Rights Commission. If the
Human Rights Commission agrees to the proposal, it would become a
responsibility of the Black History Subcommittee.
Criteria to Use to Decide:
1. Does the activity "fit" the Black History Mission? (Mission Statement Attached
as Exhibit A)
2. How many volunteers are available to carry out the task?
3. Proposed budget and plan to raise funds.
4. Other criteria that might be decided by the Human Rights Commission.
Mary E. Anderson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shirley J. Nelson, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member and
upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the
following voted against the same: whereupon said resolution was declared duly
passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Resolution 98-86 -Continued
Exhibit A
MISSION STATEMENT
BLACK HISTORY MONTH COMMITTEE
• To educate in an entertaining way
• Goals are:
October 20, 1998
1. present black history that has been eliminated from books and schools
2. to correct misconceptions of the past
3. to develop understanding and appreciation of the black culture
• Ultimate goal is to create an environment where people of different races, colors,
cultures, or creeds can live together in harmony; a time when the dream will be reality.
• If this is accomplished in our community, we might set the model for the Nation and the
world for living in peace.