lamation
WHEREAS, historian Carter G. Woodson first proposed Black History Month in 1926 to center the role of Black Americans in the historical narrative of the United States; and the month of February was officially recognized as Black History Month by the U.S. government in 1976, and since then, February has been designated as Black History Month; and WHEREAS, Black History Month raises awareness of Black culture and honors Black leaders who have changed the course of American history; and the 2025 theme "African Americans and Labor", focuses on the profound impact of Black labor which has built and shaped our nation, and the invaluable contributions of labor of enslaved Africans, organized labor movements fighting both economic and social injustice, to the rich legacy of Black entrepreneurship in communities; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara recognizes groups including the African American Community Service Agency, founded in 1978, which provides educational and cultural programs which strengthen African American and Black culture in Santa Clara County; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara is proud to honor the history and contributions made by Black Americans in communities in the city, state, and throughout the nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LISA M. GILLMOR, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, and on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of February 2025 as
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
in the City of Santa Clara and encourage all residents to honor and recognize the important contributions made by Black Americans throughout the United States' history.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Santa Clara, California, this 11" day of February 2025.
Yosa m, Auhu
LISA M. GILMOR
MAYOR, CITY OF SANTA CLARA
Rey Chiles
KELLY G. COX ALBERT GONZALEZ RAJ CHAHAL
VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 6 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT I COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 2 Kaen Nandu
KAREN HARDY KEVIN PARK SUDS JAIN
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 3 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 4 COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 5