Res 37-88 RESOLUTION NO. 37-88
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 ELEVENTH ANNUAL
"ROOTS CULTURAL FESTIVAL" IN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, the Roots Cultural Festival, Inc., is sponsoring the
eleventh annual "Roots Cultural Festival" on July 24 through August 14,
1988, 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 Jekferson 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, last year's festival received a tremendous response
from residents all over South Florida, the Bahamas and the West Indies;
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 enrich-
ment 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 eleventh annual "Roots Cultural Festival" in the
City of Delray Beach.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 12th day of
July, 1988.
MAYOR
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