Proc. 2018-09 - Black History Month @ Wynne Home - 2-10-18
PROCLAMATION
NO. 2018-09
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 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 2018
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.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this 10th day of February 2018.
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Andy Brauninger, Mayor