Proclamation 2021-09 - Black History Month - 2/2/2021
P roclamation N0. 2021-09
WHEREAS in February we remember the important contributions and achievements of
African Americans throughout our nation's history; and
WHEREAS since its beginning in 1970, communities have gathered in February each year
to celebrate the many individuals who have provided leadership and
innovation for the benefit of all Americans; and
WHEREAS these Americans have lived, worked, and fought to secure the promises of
liberty and justice of this nation; and
WHEREAS Black History Month has become a symbolic time in which the appreciation
and celebration of African Americans begins every year and continues all
year; and
WHEREAS the Huntsville Public Library will be featuring black authors and displaying
Black History through literacy and book displays; and
WHEREAS today we gather to rejoice in accomplishments in the arts and share an
appreciation of local citizens of note as part of our country’s wider
celebration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as
Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that February 2021
be declared: Black History Month
in the City of Huntsville and call upon our citizens to recognize that Black History is American
History, here and across our great land.
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PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this 2 day of February 2021.
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Andy Brauninger, Mayor