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PRINTER'S NO. 305
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
26
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY STREET, DINNIMAN, SCHWANK, LEACH, SABATINA,
RESCHENTHALER, SCAVELLO, FONTANA, BROWNE, GREENLEAF AND
RAFFERTY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, FEBRUARY 8, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of February 2017 as "Black History Month"
in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, It is the duty of society to recognize those
individuals within its borders who have contributed greatly to
the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, The contributions of African-American residents as
scientists, inventors, farmers, educators, homemakers, explorers
and countless other professions have greatly benefited this
Commonwealth and our nation; and
WHEREAS, Multiethnicity and multiculturalism is encouraged
with an increased awareness of the important role that African
Americans have played throughout the history of this
Commonwealth and our nation; and
WHEREAS, Carter Godwin Woodson, an African-American
historian, recognized these contributions and accomplishments
and on February 7, 1926, created a cultural landmark known as
"Negro History Week"; and
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WHEREAS, "Negro History Week" was changed to "Black History
Week" during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s and was
subsequently expanded to "Black History Month"; and
WHEREAS, "Black History Month" was officially recognized in
the United States as part of the bicentennial celebration and
has continued to be a monthlong celebration each year since
1976; and
WHEREAS, Regarding "Black History Month," President Gerald
Ford urged Americans to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-
often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area
of endeavor throughout our history"; and
WHEREAS, "Black History Month" is an opportunity for all
Americans to commemorate the struggles and victories of African
Americans in our history and their invaluable contributions to
society and to the defense of our nation in war and peace;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the month of February
2017 as "Black History Month" in Pennsylvania in recognition of
the contributions of the African-American community to this
Commonwealth and our nation and encourage all residents of this
Commonwealth to seek increased awareness and understanding of
these contributions through historical study.
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