HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/2023 - 04.Ai. Black History Month proclamationB US INE S S O F T HE C I T Y C O UNC I L
YAK I M A, WAS HING T O N
AG E ND A S TAT E M E NT
I tem No. A .i.
For Meeting of: F ebruary 7, 2023
I T E M T IT L E :B lack History Month proclamation
S UB M IT T E D B Y:B ob Harrison, City Manager
S UM M ARY E X P L ANAT I O N:
E ric Silvers and Reesha Cosby will be accepting the proclamation.
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S T RAT E G I C P RI O RI T Y:
AP P RO V E D F O R S UB M IT TAL B Y T HE C IT Y M ANAG E R
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Black History Month proclamation 1/18/2023 Cover Memo
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CITY OF YAKIMA
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, since the Bicentennial year of 1976, Americans of all walks of life have come together
during the month of February to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every
area of endeavor throughout our history; and
WHEREAS, 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
WHEREAS, the African American community continues to contribute to the rich diversity and
general welfare of Yakima; and
WHEREAS, during black history month we celebrate the many achievements and contributions
made by African Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development; and
WHEREAS, 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
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima is proud to honor the history and contributions of African
Americans in our community, throughout our state, and nation.
NOW THEREFORE, 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
“BLACK HISTORY MONTH”
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, and prosperous for all.
Dated this 7th day of February, 2023
Janice Deccio, Mayor
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