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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