HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-02-14 124 AE RESOLVEIntroduced by Councilor Zendzlan, February 14, 1977 124 Ar
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CITY OF BANGOR
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WHEREAS, American Negroes have made outstanding contributions to
the history of the City of Bangor, the State of Maine,
and the United States{ and
WHEREAS, An appreciation of this heritage and contribution 1s
essential to the development of better understanding on
the part of all Americans: and
WHEREAS, It has been an honored national tradition since 1926 to
set aside a -week when all Americans should become
cognizant of and participate in acknowledging such
contributions)
NOW, THEREFORE, it is RESOLVED that the period from February 13,
1977 to February 19, 1977 be designated as "BANGOR NEGRO
HISTORY WEEK").
And In the City of Bangor, during this week, we invite
the attention of all 'citizens to the contributions
which the Negrohas made to the well-being of our
city, our state and our nation to the end that our basic
principles of representative goverment at national,
state and local levels may reach their highest effective-
ness. We urge all citizens of Bangor to participate in
the observance of this ape§Sal week.
I 124 ➢E 336
AIN . CITY CMWil-
-Beb[texy
16, 1977 -
passed.
N E 5 0 L Y E
beeignatin9 FebrvaXy 13., 1977 to February
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19, 1977 as Bangor Basso History Weak/
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CITY OF EA'."OO
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'77 FED 9 PH 3. 35