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, A RESOLUTION OF THE~CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD
. AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF EIGHTEEN THOUSAND TWO
HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED
GENERAL FUND BALANCE FOR THE 1998/99 FISCAL YEAR TO
IMPLEMENT BLACK HISTORY MONTH ACTIVITIES
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood has recognized its ethnic diversity and has sought to
bring about cultural awareness through diverse programs and celebrations; and ~
' WHEREAS, Black History Month, a tradition in the United States for seven decades, is
celebrated each February in cities and towns across the United States; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a noted African-American author and scholar, in
. 1926 began what was then Negro History Week for two purposes. To educate non-black Americans about
~~ `~ Black American culture and history and to engender pride among African Americans; and
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. WHEREAS, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, hoped that all Americans would celebrate their
roots, and in so doing, develop mutual respect for one another; and
WHEREAS, in 1976, during the nation's bicentennial, the week was expanded to
National Black History Month; and ~
WHEREAS, the celebration of Black History Month provides an occasion to focus on
African-American Heritage and culture and ways in which we can learn from each other and come to a
common understanding of ourselves as a multi-cultural community with shared goals and values;
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood has celebrated Black History Month through the
implementation of various youth and adult education and entertainment events; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lynwood again plans on honoring this month with a youth
extravaganza entitled "The Best of Black Histoiy" ~vhich will be coordinated in conjunction with the
Lynwood Unified School District on February 25 through February 28, 1999 at Bateman Hall.
WHEREAS, these funds were not included as part of the adopted budget for the 1998/99
fiscal year; ~
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lynwood
that: ~ .
~ Section 1. The City' Council of the City of Lynwood authorize the City
-- Manager or his designee to execute all necessary financial activities relative to this
resolution. ~
Section 2. The City Council of the City, of Lynwood authorize the following
transfer: . • .
From: To:
Unappropriated General Fund Balance O1 - 4771
$18,250.00 4212 $1,500.00
4220 $9,000.00
~ 4221 $3,000.00
~ 4228 $4,000.00
4230 $ 750.00
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: Section 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
~ PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this~2nd day of F~kiruary, 1999.
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• ~C~~RCDO SANCHEZ, MAYOR
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ANDREA HOOPER, CITY CLERK
APPROVEIL~S TO FO
APPRq7~ED AS TO CONTENT:
CI~Y ATTORNEY f ~-~'"
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A11,FI~ETTA EARNEST
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
RAL~PH W. DAVIS III,
INT; IM C Y MANAGER
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JIM G~VEN, IIVTERIM DIRECTOR
RECREATTON & COMMUNITY SERVICES
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood,
do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was passed i
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and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a ~--J
a regular meeting held on the 2nd day of February, 1999.
AYES: COUNCILMAN BYRD, REYES, RICHARDS, SANCHEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMAN REA
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City Clerk, City of Lynwood
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) I I
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned City Clerk
and Clerk of the City Council of said c
that the above and foregoing is a full,
copy of R~soTct~ion No. 99.15 on file in
said resolution was adopted on the date
stated.
of the City of Lynwood,
tiy, do hereby certify
true and correct
my office and that
and by the vote therein
Dated this 2nd day of February, 1999.
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City Clerk