Resolution 1469RESOLUTION NO. 1469
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH.
WHEREAS, in 1925, Carter G. Woodson conceived a celebration during the week encompassing
the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas in February, 1926; and
WHEREAS, since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as
Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United
Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history; and
WHEREAS, Black History Month acknowledges and honors numerous past and present educators,
scientists, activists, pioneers, leaders, artists, inventors, entrepreneurs, and elders with special
ceremonies and activities; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council do hereby celebrate the diversity in Edmonds by
commemorating the achievements of black Americans as history makers and legacy trailblazers
and their role in the development of the region and the nation since its inception; and
WHEREAS, the theme for 2021 is "The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity;" and
WHEREAS, Doctor Martin Luther King proclaimed "Without love, there is no reason to know
anyone, for love will, in the end, connect us to our neighbors, our children and our hearts;" and
WHEREAS, the contributions and cultural innovations created by citizens of Edmonds who are
black have been meaningful and beneficial to the development of our community; now therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Proclaims the month of February 2021 as Black History Month;
Section 2. Recognizes diversity as an abiding strength to the Edmonds community.
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RESOLVED this_16th, day of February, 2021.
CITY OF EDMONDS
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MYTOR, MIKE NELSON
ATTEST:
C. "SCOTTEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO. 1469