January 18, 2010 - District of Mission

8Office of the MayorCITY OFBRITISH COLUMBIAproclamationWHEREAS, British Columbia is a culturally diverse Provincecomprised of many people and communities; andWHEREAS,WHEREAS,people of African descent have been a part of BritishColumbia since 1858, and have contributed to thecultural, economic, political and social developmentof the Province; andpeople in the Province of British Columbia recognizethe contributions of people of African heritage andwish to celebrate in commemoration of Black HistoryMonth;NOW THEREFORE, I,., as MAYOR of the City of, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM the month of February, 2005, as,"BLACK HISTORY MONTH"in the City of_NameMAYOR