Mayor Proclaims February Black History Month in City

 CITY OF SULPHUR SPRINGS, TEXAS

 PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, 2017 marks the 91st annual celebration of Black History since Carter G. Woodson, a noted scholar and historian instituted Negro History Week in 1926.  He chose the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln and the Black 19th century abolitionist Frederick Douglass; and

WHEREAS, the first official Black History Month was announced in 1976 by President Gerald R. Ford, who urged Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history;” and

WHEREAS, Black History Month affords the special opportunity to become more knowledgeable about Black heritage, and to honor the many Black leaders who have contributed to the progress of our nation; and

WHEREAS, such knowledge can strengthen the insight of all our citizens regarding the issues of human rights, the great strides that have been made in the crusade to eliminate the barriers of equality for minority groups, and the continued struggle against racial discrimination.

NOW, THEREFORE I, EMILY GLASS, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, and on behalf of the City Council of the City of Sulphur Springs, Texas, do hereby proclaim the month of February as

“BLACK HISTORY MONTH”

and urge all residents to join together in making this a period of rededication to the principles of justice and equality for all people.

Author: Staff Reporter

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