HomeMy WebLinkAboutBlack History Month_2.1.1988P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, February 1988, marks the 62nd
Anniversary of Black History Month, organized in 1926
by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a prominent Historian, to
honor outstanding Black Americans; and;
WHEREAS, February 1, 1988 is the beginning of 29
days of celebrating Black History Month,
commemorating the success and achievements made by
Black Americans, in overcoming many obstacles and the
contributions Blacks have made to American History
and World Culture; and,
WHEREAS, Black History Month will be sponsored
by Citizens Memorial Association and other groups
through out the City, from February 1, 1988 to
February 29, 1988
THEREFORE, I, Jim Colbert, Mayor of Georgetown,
Texas, hereby proclaim the month of February as Black
History Month for this City and urge all citizens to
recognize the achievements made by Black Americans.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have set my hand and caused
the seal of Georgetown to be affixed this 1st day of
February, 1988.