HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 - Proclamation - Black History Month - 2/2/2021
WHEREAS, since 1926, during the month of February, individuals
across the nation have celebrated and honored the accomplishments of
Black Americans who constitute a vital role in our country’s history and
identity; and
WHEREAS, President Gerald Ford officially recognized and
observed Black History Month in 1976; and
WHEREAS, the national theme for the observance of Black History
Month focuses on “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and
Diversity” and the rich tapestry of the African American past and present;
and
WHEREAS, Black Americans constitute an important part of the
history and community fabric of Costa Mesa, with more than 1.8% of Costa
Mesans identifying as Black or African American;
WHEREAS, we celebrate prominent Black Americans and Costa
Mesans for their excellence and accomplishments, such as former Mayor
of Costa Mesa and Honorable judge of the Orange County Superior Court,
Karen Robinson; two-time Olympian Sharon Day-Monroe; and Tampa Bay
Buccaneer linebacker Quinton Bell, who is headed to the 55th Super Bowl;
amongst many others; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa continuously seeks to provide
equal and equitable representation for all of its constituents and celebrates
the diversity and identity of each of its residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Mayor Katrina
Foley, do hereby proclaim February 2021 as Black History Month.
DATED this 2nd day of February 2021
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KATRINA FOLEY
Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa