CITY MANAGER' SREPORT
NOVEMBER 18, 2024 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
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ITEM: RATIFY COUNCIL PARTICIPATION AT THE NAACP
2024 ANNUAL FREEDOM FUND BANQUET
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution Ratifying Council Participation at the National Association for the Advancement of
Colored People ( NAACP) 2024 Annual Freedom
Fund Banquet, November 16, 2024, at the
Mercedes- Benz of Stockton, in Stockton, California
BACKGROUND:
On November 7, 2024, the City Council received an invitation to attend the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People ( NAACP), Annual Freedom Fund Banquet to celebrate the organization' shistory and commitment to serving the needs of local communities. The Annual Freedom Fund Banquet brings together community members and leaders to reflect on accomplishments. This year, the Annual Banquet was scheduled to be held at the Mercedes- Benz of Stockton, in Stockton, California, November 16, 2024.
Mayor Dhaliwal and Councilmember Lazard were registered to attend this year' s Annual Banquet. The remaining Councilmembers were not available to attend due to a pre -scheduled conference. Therefore, tonight' s action is requesting Council ratification of the attendance by Mayor Dhaliwal and Councilmember Lazard to the NAACP 2024 Freedom Fund Banquet in Stockton, California representing the City of Lathrop for the cost of $ 145. 46, per person.
Information regarding the 2024 Annual Freedom Fund Banquet event can be found on the NAACP, Stockton branch website at: https:// www. stocktonnaacp. org/ FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds are available in the City Council Training & Travel expense account for Fiscal Year 2024-5.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution Ratifying City Participation at the NAACP 2024 Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, November 16, 2024, at the Mercedes- Benz of Stockton, In Stockton, California
B. 2024 Annual NAACP Stockton Freedom Fund Banquet Information
CITY MANAGER' SREPORT
NOVEMBER 18, 2024 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
RATIFY NAACP 2024 ANNUAL FREEDOM FUND BANQUET
APPROVALS:
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Government Services Director/
City Clerk
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Finance rD(ector
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RESOLUTION NO. 24 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP RATIFYING
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION AT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE ( NAACP) 2024 ANNUAL FREEDOM FUND BANQUET, NOVEMBER 16, 2024, AT THE MERCEDES - BENZ OF
STOCKTON, IN STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2024, the City Council received an invitation to attend the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People ( NAACP), Annual Freedom Fund Banquet was scheduled to be held at the Mercedes- Benz of Stockton, in Stockton, California, November 16, 2024; and WHEREAS, The Annual Freedom Fund Banquet brings together community members and leaders to reflect on accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Dhaliwal and Councilmember Lazard were registered to attend this year' sAnnual Freedom Fund Banquet. The remaining Councilmembers were not available to attend due to a pre -scheduled conference; and WHEREAS, funds are available in the City Council Training & Travel expense account ( 1010-1- 10) for Fiscal Year 2024-5.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lathrop hereby ratifies Council participation at the NAACP 2024 Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, November 16, 2024, at the Mercedes- Benz of Stockton, in Stockton, California; and
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 18th day of November 2024, by the following vote of the City Council, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Sonny Dhaliwal, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Teresa Vargas, City Clerk Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney e Find my Attachment B
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For nearly a century, the NAACP Stockton Branch has been a steadfast advocate for civil rights, social justice, and equality. This milestone celebration not only commemorates the organization' srich history but also reaffirms its commitment to serving the needs ot the comrnunity. The Annual Freedom Fund Banquet is a momentous occasion that brings together comrnunity members, leaders, and allies to reflect on the progress made and the challenges that persist. With a legacy or activism and empowerment, the NAACP Stockton Branch continues to be a driving torce for positive change, fostering unity, awareness, and collective action. As the banquet gathers individuals from all walks of life, it serves as a reminder that the pursuit of equality is an ongoing journey that requires the sustained dedication of an entire community.
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The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People ( NAACP) is the nation' soldest and largest civil rights organization.
It' s half -million adult and youth members throughout the United States and the world are front line advocates for civil rights, social justice and equal opportunity under law.
For more detailed information about the Monthly General Membership meeting, contact the NAACP Office at ( 209) 466- 7005 or visit our website at www. StocktonNAACP. org.
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