Proclamation 2022-02 Black History Month Proclamation tiou 2022-02
ToWn of Tropbp Club,, Texas
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, In 1915, Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, noted Black Scholar and
son of former slaves founded the Association for the Study of African-American Life
and History (ASALH); and
WHEREAS, Dr. Woodson initiated Black History Week, February 12, 1926;
and for many years, the second week of February was chosen to coincide with the
birthdays of Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln; and
WHEREAS, In 1976, as part of the nation's Bicentennial, Black History Week
was expanded and became Black History Month; and
WHEREAS, The ASALH has selected, "Black Health and Wellness" as the
Theme for 2022; and
WHEREAS, Maya Angelou, celebrated writer and performer, became the First
Black Woman featured on the 25-cent piece celebrating the accomplishments of
American Women; and
WHEREAS, We urge all citizens to celebrate our diverse heritage and culture
and continue our efforts to create a world that is more just, peaceful, and prosperous
for all; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Trophy Club is committed to kindness, diversity,
equity, inclusion, and mutual respect as a fundamental idea for a healthy, thriving
community.
NOTHER.EEOR,E I, Mayor Alicia Fleury hereby proclaim the month of February as:
"BLACK HISTORY AWARENESS,MONTH.IN TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS"
and ask all residents partake in recognizing the significant contributions of our Black
History today and always.
PASSED AND APPROVED by theTrophy Club Town Council his 25th day o nuary,
2022.
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