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Town Council Resolution No. 09-2023 February 15, 2023
RESOLUTION NO. 09-2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON DECLARING FEBRUARY 2023 BLACK
HISTORY MONTH IN THE TOWN OF TIBURON
WHEREAS, Black history is a very large part of American history and should be studied throughout the
year, and since 1976, February has been designated as a month in which especially memorable events
should be recognized and celebrated; and
WHEREAS, Black History Month is an occasion to rediscover the enduring stories of Black Americans
and the gifts of freedom, purpose, and opportunity they have bestowed on future generations; and
WHEREAS, it is also a time to commemorate the countless contributions of Black Americans, many of
whom lived through and surmounted the scourge of segregation, racial prejudice, and discrimination; and
WHEREAS, their examples of heroism, patriotism, and enterprise have given people of all backgrounds
confidence, courage, and faith to pursue their own dreams; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council wishes to celebrate the meaningful contributions and achievements of
Black Americans in the economic, educational, political, artistic, literary, scientific, and technological
sectors, all woven throughout American history; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council also wishes to take this opportunity to recognize significant contribution
to local governance by Noah Griffin, the first Black member elected to the Tiburon Town Council in
2021, whose civic leadership has enriched us all; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon hereby
declares the month of February 2023 as Black History Month in the Town of Tiburon and calls on all the
people of Tiburon to honor the accomplishments of Black Americans in American history and to promote
the principles of equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion for all in their daily lives.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of February 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Fredericks, Ryan, Thier, Welner
NAYS: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: One Vacant Seat
JACK RYAN, MAYOR TOWN OF TIBURON
ATTEST:
LEA DILENA, TOWN CLERK
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