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PROCLAMATION City of Lafayette Black History Month WHEREAS: Diversity of social identity, including racial and cultural identity, contributes positively to the development of society and is a matter of pride and celebration; and WHEREAS: Americans of African descent have made valuable and lasting contributions to our country and our state, achieving exceptional success in all aspects of society including business, education, politics, science and the arts; and WHEREAS: in 1976, Black History Month was adopted to honor and affirm the importance of the history of African Americans and to focus on the stories and teachings of those who helped build our nation, advance the cause of civil rights and strengthen families and communities; and WHEREAS: Communities across Colorado organize events to commemorate and carry on this tradition; NOW THEREFORE, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Lafayette do hereby proclaim the month of February 2012 as Black History Month in the City of Lafayette, Colorado, and we urge all citizens to join with us in celebrating the significance of Black culture in its past, present and future. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 7th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2012 CITY OF LAFAYETTE, COLORADO Carolyn D. Cutler, Mayor ATTEST: Susan Koster, CMC City Clerk