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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3.2 - 2454 Black History Month Proclamation Page 1 of 1 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL DATE: February 19, 2019 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager SUBJECT: Proclamation for Black History Month - February 2019 Prepared by: Shari Jackman, Management Analyst II EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will present a proclamation recognizing February 2019 as Black History Month in the City of Dublin. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Present the proclamation. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: The City Council will recognize the contributions of African Americans in the Dublin community, call for unity and inclusiveness, and declare February 2019 as Black History Month in the City of Dublin. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: None. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Black History Month Proclamation A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF D U B L I N, C A L I F O R N I A WHEREAS, the City of Dublin recognizes and values diversity, equity, and inclusion within our community; and, WHEREAS, the migration of African Americans to all parts of the United States and throughout the world have led to countless indelible contributions in the fields of science, medicine, law, social justice, athletics, the arts, government, and more; and, WHEREAS, the presence of African Americans in our community continues to enhance the quality of life in the City of Dublin; and, WHEREAS, the City of Dublin understands that African Americans have endured egregious discrimination and bigotry throughout the course of our Nation’s history; and WHEREAS, the African American community has been the target of continued discrimination and threats, which conflicts with the core values of the City of Dublin; and WHEREAS, Black History Month calls on our collective need to recognize and combat racism, and to continue to build a community that embraces all ages, races, religions, and genders; and, WHEREAS, Black History Month is American History; and WHEREAS, Black History Month is a time where all citizens are encouraged to reflect on past successes and challenges of Black communities, and to look to the future to ensure freedom, equity, and inclusiveness; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Dublin City Council, do hereby proclaim February 2019 as Black History Month in the City of Dublin. DATED: February 19, 2019 ______________________ Mayor David Haubert