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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 3.
For Meeting of: January 24, 2023
ITEM TITLE: Draft Black History Month proclamation
SUBMITTED BY: Bob Harrison, City Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Attached for Council consideration is a draft proclamation. If approved, the proclamation will be
read and presented at the February 7, 2023 City Council meeting.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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WOEUVIS, since the icentennial year of 1976,Americans of all walks of rife have come together
during the month of February to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of WackAmericans in every
area of endeavor throughout our history; and
WOEUVIS, these accomplishments are the more remarkable for having been won at the cost of great
struggle and sacrifice by men and women who came to these shores in chains, and by their descendants; and
Wi1E 7.S, the African American community continues to contribute to the rich diversity and
general welfare of Yakima; and
WOEUVIS, during black,history month we celebrate the many achievements and contributions
made by African Americans to our economic, cultural,'spiritual, and politic al development; and
WOEUVIS, the City of Yakima continues to work toward becoming an inclusive community in
which all citizens —past, present, and future - have similar opportunities for growth and are respected and
recognized for their past contributions and potential future contributions to our community, the state, the
country, and the world, and
WJemS, the City of °Yakima is proud to honor the history and contributions of African
Americans in our community, throughout our state, and nation.
NOZV 2iIEREE'O E, I, Janice Deccio, Mayor of the City of Yakima and on behalf of the
Yakima City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of February 2023 as
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in the City of Yakima and encourage all citizens to celebrate our diverse heritage and culture, and
continue our efforts to create career opportunities that are more just,peaceful, andprosperous forall
Dated this 7th day of February, 2023
Janice Deccio, Mayor