Res 56-91 RESOLUTION NO. 56-91
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE ROOTS CULTURAL FESTIVAL,
INC., IN THEIR EFFORTS TO SPONSOR THE FOURTEENTH ANNUAL
"ROOTS CUL~H~AL FESTIVAL" IN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, the Roots Cultural Festival, Inc., is sponsoring the
fourteenth annual "Roots Cultural Festival" on July 20 through August
11, 1991, in the City of Delray Beach; and,
.WHEREAS, this festival is an attempt to present to the
community, state and nation a view of the rich cultural heritage of the
people of African ancestry in our City; and,
WHEREAS, this idea was conceived by Jefferson Manor Homes
Association in an attempt to bring people together to develop pride,
respect and appreciation for their community as well as their particular
heritage which they bring to the City; and,
WHEREAS, the festival will provide an opportunity for exciting
experiences for local people and tourists reminiscent of the Bahamas,
the West Indies, Haiti and other countries of African ancestry and will
also provide a wholesome outlet for involving the young people in the
community in constructive activities; and,
WHEREAS, the activities of the festival are to promote academic
excellence among our youth, in the form of a spelling bee, an essay,
math and oratorical contest; to promote physical fitness through golf,
tennis, bowling and basketball tournaments; to promote cultural
enrichment and appreciation through exhibits, creative dance and
dramatic presentations, poetry, jazz and fashions; and,
WHEREAS, the highlight of the festival will be "The Marketplace
at Roots", which will focus on visual and performing arts, ceramics and
jewelry, presented by South Florida artists in a festive setting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray
Beach hereby supports the Roots Cultural Festival, Inc., in their
efforts to sponsor the fourteenth annual "Roots Cultural Festival" in
the City of Delray Beach, Florida.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 9th day of
July, 1991.
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