Res 58-79 RESOLUTION NO. 58-79
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE ROOTS CULTURAL FESTIVAL,
INC., IN THEIR EFFORTS TO SPONSOR THE SECOND "ROOTS
CULTURAL FESTIVAL" IN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, the Roots Cultural Festival, Inc., is sponsoring a
"Roots Cultural Festival" on August 4 - 11, 1979, in Pompey Park; 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 with 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, an old fashioned spelling bee, oratorical
contest, promote physical fitness, tennis tournament, swim meet, promote
cultural enrichment and appreciation, displays, presentations will be
feature graphic arts, creative dance, creative drama for children and
adults, poetry, fashion show and music; and,
WHEREAS, the highlight of the festival will be a "Heritage
Parade", :which will include in addition to the usual entries, a pro-
cession of black elected officials representing State, Counties and
cities, and, also, a banquet featuring the nationally renowned lecturer,
Minister Louis Farrakhan,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Delray Beach
hereby supports the Roots Cultural Festival, Inc., in their efforts to
sponsor the second "Roots Cultural Festival" in the City of Delray Beach.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 23rd day of
July, 1979.
LEON M. WEEKES
ATTEST:
City Clerk