Senate Concurrent Resolution
No. 17
CHAPTER 15
Relative to the 2007 Black History Month.
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Filed with
Secretary of State
March 19, 2007.
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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SCR 17, Ridley-Thomas.
Black History Month.
This measure would recognize the efforts of the California African American Museum, and would urge all citizens to join in celebrating the accomplishments of African-Americans in communities throughout California and beyond during Black History Month and throughout the year.
Digest Key
Fiscal Committee:
NO WHEREAS, California is a diverse state with citizens from all corners of the world; and
WHEREAS, The history of the state is rich with inspirational stories of great men and women whose actions, words, and achievements have united all Americans and contributed to the success and prosperity of our nation; and
WHEREAS, Among those Americans who have enriched our society are members of the African-American community, individuals responsible for countless efforts, movements, achievements, and contributions, documented and undocumented, in the political, cultural, and social history of California that should be highlighted; and
WHEREAS, In 1977, the Legislature established the California African American Museum to research, collect, preserve, and interpret for public enrichment, the history, art, and culture of African-Americans with emphasis on California and the Western United States; and
WHEREAS, In 1981, the California African American Museum began operations housed in temporary quarters at the California Museum of Science and Industry (now the California Science Center), and in 1984, moved to its current facility designed by African-American architects, Jack Haywood and the late Vince Proby; and
WHEREAS, The history collection of the California African American Museum reflects the history, heritage, and culture of African-Americans in California and the nation, thereby advancing the state’s commitment to promote the study of African-American history and culture; and
WHEREAS, The California African American Museum is forging a new trail chronicling the African-American journey from the West Coast of Africa to the West Coast of the United States, and documenting the great migration West and the African-American contribution to the settlement of the West with emphasis on the Allensworth Township, while providing insights into the unique art and cultural contributions that African-Americans made in opening the western frontier; and
WHEREAS, The 2007 Black History Month commemoration in the State Capitol is enhanced by an exhibit installed by the California African American Museum, which reflects its 30 years of contribution to the history of African-Americans in the State of California through its efforts to fulfill its mission; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature takes great pleasure in recognizing the efforts of the California African American Museum, and urges all citizens to join in celebrating the accomplishments of African-Americans in communities throughout California and beyond during Black History Month and throughout the year.