To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Joshua Freeman, Director or Administration
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RE: Motion to accept the Recognition of Black History Month with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement removed.
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Motion to accept the Recognition of Black History Month with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement removed.
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.TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
WHEREAS, Genesee County believes in honoring and celebrating the accomplishments of its current residents as well as all those who assisted in building our wonderfully diverse and vibrant community over its 189-year history; and
WHEREAS, African-Americans living in every corner of Genesee County have contributed immensely to our community’s storied history and to the rich quality of life that we enjoy today; and
WHEREAS, members of the African-American community have played critical and unique roles within all areas of human endeavor within Genesee County, including labor, business, government, medicine, health and human services, education, science, arts and culture, sports, and philanthropy; and
WHEREAS, residents of Genesee County have been at the forefront of the Civil Rights movement in meaningful ways, including Flint’s selection of the first African-American mayor of a major city, the successful fight for a landmark open housing ordinance, and actively and forcefully speaking truth to power during the Flint Water Crisis; and
WHEREAS, Genesee County aspires to expand its role as a convener to enhance relationships that contribute to the growth of our community by bringing together diverse people and ideas to enhance the quality of life for all residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, proclaims February to be “Black History Month” in Genesee County and encourages all County Departments to engage in celebratory activities and appropriate recognitions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Genesee County Clerk/Register is directed to provide one copy of this Resolution to each city, village, and township within Genesee County and to each County Clerk in the State of Michigan.