HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_05-82/83_02/08/1983 RESOLUTION NO. 5 -82/83
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING MARCH 19, 1983
AS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DAY.
WHEREAS, there exists a need to bring about equality of opportunity
for all Americans, regardless of race, color or creed; and recognizing that
"Everybody deserves a chance to make it on their own ....EVERYBODY," and
WHEREAS, the Urban League of Palm Beach County, Incorporated, was
established on February 25, 1974 as a community service agency working to
achieve equality of opportunity for blacks and other minority and disadvantaged
groups; and
WHEREAS, there exists a need to arouse the moral consciousness of
the public as to the barriers and restrictions that still prevent some
Americans from achieving their full potential and to influence the development
of favorable attitudes toward equal opportunity; and
WHEREAS, Equal Opportunity Day is a time for reflection and a
reminder of the struggle to bring about equality of opportunity for every
American; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 1983 the Urban League will host its Eighth
Annual Equal Opportunity Dinner; and
WHEREAS, the Urban League of Palm Beach County is to be commended
for its dedication to bringing about equality for all county residents,
regardless of age, religion, education, income, race, color or creed; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of Tequesta, Florida, endorses and
supports the concept of equal opportunity as set forth herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF TEQUESTA,
FLORIDA, assembled in regular session this 8th day of February, 1983, that
March 19, 1983 is hereby proclaimed as
"EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DAY"
in the Village of Tequesta, Florida, to further the American principle that we
are created equal.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was offered by Councilmember
Carlton D. Stoddard , who moved its adoption. The Resolution
was seconded by Councilmember Lee M. Brown and upon
being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
Thomas J. Beddow
Lee M. Brown
Thomas J. Little
W.H. Mapes, Jr.
Carlton D. Stoddard
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and
adopted this 8th day of February , 1983.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
W. H. Mapes, Jr.
ATTEST:
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Cyrese Gblbert, Village Clerk