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PROCLAMATION
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
FEBRUARY 2026
PRESENTED TO MITCHELL HOPSON
WHEREAS, during Black History Month, we celebrate the many achievements and contributions made
by African Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development; and
WHEREAS, in 1926, famous historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson, established what would become Black
History Month to bring special awareness of African American accomplishments and their contributions
to American history; and
WHEREAS, the observance of Black History Month calls our attention to the continued need to battle
racism and build a society that lives up to its democratic ideals; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville is committed to being an inclusive community in which all citizens—
past, present, and future—are respected and recognized for their contributions and potential contributions
to our community, the state, the country, and the world; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville is proud to honor the history and contributions of African Americans
in our community, and supports the theme of honoring Black families who are part of our Town landscape;
and
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville will join with the nation in celebrating the 50th National Black History
Month by honoring the essential contributions, sacrifices, and accomplishments African Americans have
made to the U.S. as part of American history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council does hereby recognize the month of February as Black
History Month and continues our efforts to honor the accomplishments of African Americans in every
endeavor throughout our history.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands this 3rd day of February 2026.
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NEWELL ARNERICH, MAYOR
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ROBERT STORER, VICE MAYOR MARK BELOTZ, COUNCILMEMBER
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KAREN G. STEPPER, COUNCILMEMBER RENEE S. MORGAN, COUNCILMEMBER