HomeMy WebLinkAboutBlack History Month_02.2023 P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, February, 2008, marks the 82nd Anniversary of
Black History Month, organized in February, 1926, by Dr. Carter
G. Woodson, a prominent historian, to honor outstanding Black
Americans; and
WHEREAS, February 1, 2008, is the beginning of a 29-day
celebration of Black History Month, commemorating the success
and achievements made by Black Americans in overcoming many
obstacles, and recognizing the contributions Blacks have made
to American history and world culture; and
WHEREAS, Black History Month will be sponsored by the
Citizens Memorial Association and other organizations
throughout the City of Georgetown, from February 1 through
February 29, 2008;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GARY NELON, MAYOR OF THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, do hereby proclaim the month of
February, 2008, as
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
in Georgetown, Texas