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Resolution Honoring Black History Month In The Town of Wappinger February 2023
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on January
23, 2023.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll
being called, the following was recorded:
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2023-30
Q Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Richard Thurston Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated William H.Beale Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled Angela Bettina Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Al Casella Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Supervisor Thurston and seconded by
Councilwoman Bettina.
WHEREAS; each February, Black History Month celebrates the many achievements and
contributions made by African Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political
development and is deserving of recognition and honor; and
WHEREAS; Black History Month grew out of the work of prominent African Americans
including noted historian Carter G. Woodson, who founded what is known today as the
Association for the Study of African American Life and History, and who founded an initial
commemorative week that inspired schools and communities nationwide to organize local
festivities, establish history clubs and, host performances and lectures that have since morphed
into a month-long celebration; and
WHEREAS; in 1976, President Gerald R. Ford officially recognized Black History Month and
called upon the public to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected
accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history;" and;
WHEREAS; a key element of dialogue on Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is
celebrating the diversity of cultures that we are proud to have as part of our community, and
promoting an inclusive community in which all residents-past, present, and future-are
respected and treated equally;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Supervisor Richard L. Thurston and the Wappinger
Town Board, do hereby acknowledge Black History Month in the Town of Wappinger, and
encourage our residents to honor and commemorate the history of African Americans in our
community, state and nation.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Richard Thurston, William H. Beale
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
1/23/2023
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOS P P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK
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