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The New Look of Lee County
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2-19-13 Black History Month 2-19-13 Black History Month
Across the United States, February is celebrated as Black History Month; and
Whereas: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, or the NAACP, being chartered in the State of New York in 1911, stated as its mission the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and the elimination of race-based discrimination; and
Whereas: The rich history of African-Americans in the United States, Florida, and Lee County is a study in perseverance, endurance and strength; and
Whereas: The innumerable awards, accomplishments and achievements attained by African-Americans across the United States, Florida and in Lee County serve as testaments to the invaluable contributions the African- American community has provided our great nation; and
Whereas: The celebration and recognition of Black History Month is truly a celebration and recognition of the universal human desire for equality and justice for all people; and
Whereas: The counsel and guidance provided by the African-American community to the Board of County Commissioners through the Lee County Black Affairs Advisory Board has helped inform policy decisions on many issues of vital importance to the growth, prosperity and success of Lee County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does hereby recognize February 2013 as: BLACK HISTORY MONTH in Lee County.
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