HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. MAYORS REPORT 2/4/03PROCLAMATION
"BE4 CK HIS TORY MONTH"
FEBRUARY, 2003
WHEREAS, African-American history is one of the great human chronicles of all
time; and
WHEREAS, African-American history is &e story of men and women whose ancestors
arrived on these shores in chains, but with extreme courage and faith, prevailed
against centuries of slavery and discrimination to build lives for themselves and their
families, and to contribute immeasurably to the strength and character o four nation;
and
WHEREAS, in 1926 Carter G. Woodson initiated Negro History Week, which was
expanded to an entire month in 1976; and
WHEREAS, February has been nationally designated as a time to recognize and
celebrate contributions of African-Americans to our nation s culture and history, and
WHEREAS, in every facet of United States history, African-Americans have made
contributions, adding significantly to the strength of our nation; and
WHEREAS, as we recognize BLACK HISTORY MONTH, let us resolve to see that
every American shares equal access to opportunities for personal growthand let us
strive to eliminate even the most minute evidence of discrimination towards all
individuals.
NOW, THEREFORE, L Gerald L. Farley, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect,
do hereby proclaim February, 2003 as BIACK HISTORY MONTH and I encourage
all citizens to take advantage of opportunities to educate themselves and raise
awaren ess and appreciation of the history and contributions of African-A mericans to
our great nation.
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GeraM L. Farley
Mayor
Kimberly A. Dewis
Deputy Village Clerk
Dated this 4th day of February, 2003,