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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing February 2019 as Black History Month in Solano County (Supervisor Brown)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Monica Brown requests that the Board of Supervisors adopt and present a resolution recognizing February 2019 as Black History Month in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of blacks in U.S. history. 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. The 2019 theme for Black History Month is “Black Migrations.” This theme celebrates twentieth century migration and emphasizes the movement of people of African descent to new destinations and subsequently to new social realities.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the District 2 FY2018/19 Adopted Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution materials are included in the Board’s FY2018/19 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to adopt the resolution; however, this is not recommended.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
No other agencies were involved.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION