HomeMy WebLinkAbout2109RESOLUTION NO. 2109
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON DECLARING THE
MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1986 BLACK HISTORY MONTH.
WHEREAS:
Black History Month will be celebrated throughout the
Nation during February; and
WHEREAS:
These United States of America and the State of
Washington have benefited significantly from the
contributions of 'Black Americans; and
WHEREAS:
Black History Month is of "special significance in
fostering a spirit of cooperation between all segments
of our multi-ethnic community, and in paying tribute to
the vital role, past, present and future of our Black
Community in the fields of business, commerce,
government, science, education, religion and culture;
and
WHEREAS:
The City of Bremerton, being a military town,
recognizes the sacrifices made by Black Americans in
this country's defense dating back to the Revolutionary
War through the Vietnam conflict; and
WHEREAS: Black Americans continue to give their lives in the
advancement of this country as demonstrated by the
recent deaths of the Challenger's crew, which included
Dr. Ronald E. McNair, a Black American; and
WHEREAS:
It is fitting that the citizens of this City join in an
observance which underscores the nation's quest to
'fulfill the promise of full equality for all its
citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COUNCIL DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1986 AS BLACK
HISTORY MONTH IN THE CITY OF BREMERTON AND ENCOURAGE ALL OF OUR
CITIZENS TO JOIN IN THIS OBSERVANCE WHICH CONFERS SPECIAL MEANING
TO THE PRINCIPLES EMBODIED IN THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED
STATES AND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON.
Gene Lobe, Mayor
Spencer Horning, President
District 8
Al Colvin
District 1
Shirley Marty Crutcher
District 5
Morre Dawkins
District 2
Mary Louy Long
District 6
Hank Waibel .
District 3
C.R. "Tiny" Collins
District 7
Lon Overson
District 4
Russ Johnson
District 9
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