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Proclamation
“Black History Month”
February 2024
WHEREAS, in 1926 the Association for the Study of African American Life and History sponsored
a national history week to celebrate and promote achievements by Black Americans and other peoples of
African descent which inspired schools and communities nationwide to organize local celebrations,
establish history clubs and host performances and lectures, in the decades that followed, many college
campuses began recognizing Black History Month; and
WHEREAS, in 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month and called
upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black
Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history”; and
WHEREAS, since 1976, during the month of February our Nation takes pause to reflect on the
injustices faced by African Americans throughout our Nation’s history, and in allyship, celebrate the
accomplishments and cultural Influence of African Americans; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco recognizes the history of segregation in the 1950's and the pivotal
demonstrations organized by local civil rights leaders in the 1960's that led to successes in society for the
black community and in the process have deeply enriched Pasco’s history with culture, skill, and service;
and
WHEREAS, the 2024 theme, African Americans and the Arts, pays tribute to African American artists
in the fields of visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture,
culinary, and other forms of cultural expression; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Pete Serrano, Mayor of the City of Pasco, Washington, do hereby proclaim
February 2024 as
“Black History Month”.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of
Pasco, State of Washington, to be affixed this 5th day of February 2024.
Pete Serrano, Mayor
City of Pasco