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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-96- ,2oZ
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TAMARAC, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING AND COMMEMORATING
FEBRUARY 1996 AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
PRQVIDING FOR AN EFFECTJ-VE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Tamarac is proud to number among its citizenry people of
African -American descent and join Broward County, the State of Florida and the nation in
commemorating February 1996 as "Black History Month"; and
WHEREAS, Black History Month and the recognition of its significance has its origin
dating back to 1926 when the father of black history, Carter G. Woodson, conceived Negro
History Week; and
WHEREAS, the rich history and heritage of African -Americans is documented in such
fields as education, medicine, science, arts, music, dance, architecture, drama, athletics and
engineering, as well as many others; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida deems it to be in the
best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Tamarac to proudly declare the
month of February 1996 as "Black History Month".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA:
_QECTION 1: That the foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and
confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution.
SEQTION 2: That the month of February 1996 shall be declared "Black History
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Month" within the City of Tamarac and the entire community is urged to join in the celebration
of this historical observance.
SECTION 3: That the City Clerk will distribute copies of the official resolution to the
Broward County Commission, Broward League of Cities and NAACP.
SECTION 4: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 5: If any clause, section, other part or application of this Resolution is held
by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in part or application,
it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Resolution.
SECTIQbj 6: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage
and adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this V day of f �I NUR ICY , 1996.
NPRMAN ABRAMOWITZ
Mayor
ATTEST:
CAROL A. EVANS
City Clerk
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MI ELL S. KR.
City Attorney J11
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as to form.
MAYOR
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RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE