HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-013-3568 Black History Month - February 2021 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-013-3568
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING BLACK HISTORY
MONTH DURING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2021;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, in the United States, National African American History Month is
celebrated annually in the month of February, and
WHEREAS, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, founder of the Association for the Study of
Negro Life and History, initiated "Negro History Week" in 1926, and
WHEREAS, Negro History Week grew into "Black History Month" in 1976 when
President Gerald Ford issued the first Message on the Observance of Black History
Month that year, and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Gardens deems this national recognition
noteworthy because of its large percentage of residents and employees of African
descent, and
WHEREAS, Americans of African descent have made profound contributions and
achievements in Architecture, Arts, Business, Civil Rights, Economics, Education,
Entertainment, Exploration, History, Law, Literature, Medicine, Military, Music, Politics,
Science, and Sports, and
WHEREAS, Councilwoman Shannan Ighodaro recognizes that diversity and
education are tenets in creating equitable opportunities and outcomes, and is urging the
City Council to acknowledge and support February 2021 as Black History Month,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: EXPRESSION OF SUPPORT: The City Council of the City of Miami
Gardens hereby expresses its support for Black History Month during the month of
February.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON FEB ARY 24, 2021.
RODNEY H RIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN SHANNAN IGHODARO
Moved by: Vice Mayor Leon
Seconded by: Councilman Stephens
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Leon Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Stephens, Ill Yes
Councilwoman Wilson Yes
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