Res 58-78 RESOLUTION NO. 58-78
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE JEFFERSON
MANOR HOMES ASSOCIATION AND THE DELRAY BEACH
VOTERS LEAGUE IN THEIR EFFORTS TO SPONSOR THE
FIRST "ROOTS CULTURAL FESTIVAL" IN THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, the Jefferson Manor Homes Association and the Delray
Beach Voters League are sponsoring a "Roots Cultural Festival" on August 5,
1978, 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 these groups 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 tourist 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, ora~orica! contest~
promote physical fitness, tennis tournament, swim meet, promote cultural
enrichment and appreciation, displays, presentations will 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 the Atlanta Dance
Theatre, a nationally renowned, professional black performing arts group,
which received three Emmy Awards for their production of "Langston" soon to
be aired on National Public Broadcast Television,
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 Jefferson Manor Homes Association and the Delray Beach
Voters League in their efforts to sponsor the first "Roots Cultural Festival"
in the City of Delray Beach.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 10th day of
July, 1978.
MAYO
ATTEST:
City Clerk