RESOLUTION
BY MAJORITY LEADER MCDOW:
Whereas: During African American History Month, we honor the rich heritage of African
Americans and pay tribute to their many contributions to our Nation and our City, and
Whereas: On October 24, 2005, Rosa Louise McCauley Parks -- the Mother of the Civil
Rights Movement – passed away, and
Whereas: Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was a black seamstress who helped jumpstart the
Modern Civil Rights Movement when on December 1, 1955, she refused to relinquish her seat to
a white passenger on a public bus; a precursor to the December 1956 Supreme Court decision that
indicated that bus segregation violated the constitution, and
Whereas: These actions led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which decreed that all
Americans, regardless of race, nationality, or religion, must be given equal treatment under the
law.
Whereas: we celebrate this major achievement during African-American History Month, as
we remember the great individuals, like Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, who helped to make this
country great, by making it one, and
Whereas: in honor of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks and African American History Month,
the Yonkers City Council recognizes the wonderful achievements of local African American
Service Organizations who promote the spirit of freedom and equality that we now enjoy, by
helping others and serving our communities.
Whereas: The City Council of Yonkers is pleased to honor James H. Farrell Lodge #34
with the 2006 African-American History Month ROSA LOUISE MCCAULEY PARKS AWARD,
as part of its Annual Heritage Reception and Honorarium Presentation, Tuesday, February 28,
2006, in Yonkers City Hall, and
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council of Yonkers asks the 196,000+ residents of
Yonkers to join in commemorating African American History Month and commending and
congratulating James H. Farrell Lodge #34 and its Worshipful Master, Leo Coles for
innumerable contributions to the City of Yonkers and demonstrating the worthiness of the cause
that Rosa Louise McCauley Parks espoused and defended.
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BY MAJORITY LEADER MCDOW:
Whereas: During African American History Month, we honor the rich heritage of African
Americans and pay tribute to their many contributions to our Nation and our City, and
Whereas: On October 24, 2005, Rosa Louise McCauley Parks -- the Mother of the Civil
Rights Movement – passed away, and
Whereas: Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was a black seamstress who helped jumpstart the
Modern Civil Rights Movement when on December 1, 1955, she refused to relinquish her seat to
a white passenger on a public bus; a precursor to the December 1956 Supreme Court decision that
indicated that bus segregation violated the constitution, and
Whereas: These actions led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which decreed that all
Americans, regardless of race, nationality, or religion, must be given equal treatment under the
law.
Whereas: we celebrate this major achievement during African-American History Month, as
we remember the great individuals, like Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, who helped to make this
country great, by making it one, and
Whereas: in honor of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks and African American History Month,
the Yonkers City Council recognizes the wonderful achievements of local African American
Service Organizations who promote the spirit of freedom and equality that we now enjoy, by
helping others and serving our communities.
Whereas: The City Council of Yonkers is pleased to honor Terrace City Chapter #26,
OES with the 2006 African-American History Month ROSA LOUISE MCCAULEY PARKS
AWARD, as part of its Annual Heritage Reception and Honorarium Presentation, Tuesday,
February 28, 2006, in Yonkers City Hall, and
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council of Yonkers asks the 196,000+ residents of
Yonkers to join in commemorating African American History Month and commending and
congratulating Terrace City Chapter #26, OES and its Worthy Matron, Adele Davis for
innumerable contributions to the City of Yonkers and demonstrating the worthiness of the cause
that Rosa Louise McCauley Parks espoused and defended.
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BY MAJORITY LEADER MCDOW:
Whereas: During African American History Month, we honor the rich heritage of African
Americans and pay tribute to their many contributions to our Nation and our City, and
Whereas: On October 24, 2005, Rosa Louise McCauley Parks -- the Mother of the Civil
Rights Movement – passed away, and
Whereas: Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was a black seamstress who helped jumpstart the
Modern Civil Rights Movement when on December 1, 1955, she refused to relinquish her seat to
a white passenger on a public bus; a precursor to the December 1956 Supreme Court decision that
indicated that bus segregation violated the constitution, and
Whereas: These actions led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which decreed that all
Americans, regardless of race, nationality, or religion, must be given equal treatment under the
law.
Whereas: we celebrate this major achievement during African-American History Month, as
we remember the great individuals, like Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, who helped to make this
country great, by making it one, and
Whereas: in honor of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks and African American History Month,
the Yonkers City Council recognizes the wonderful achievements of local African American
Service Organizations who promote the spirit of freedom and equality that we now enjoy, by
helping others and serving our communities.
Whereas: The City Council of Yonkers is pleased to honor Samuel H. Dow Post #1017
American Legion with the 2006 African-American History Month ROSA LOUISE MCCAULEY
PARKS AWARD, as part of its Annual Heritage Reception and Honorarium Presentation,
Tuesday, February 28, 2006, in Yonkers City Hall, and
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council of Yonkers asks the 196,000+ residents of
Yonkers to join in commemorating African American History Month and commending and
congratulating Samuel H. Dow Post #1017 American Legion and its Commanding Officer, Jay
Foxe for innumerable contributions to the City of Yonkers and demonstrating the worthiness of
the cause that Rosa Louise McCauley Parks espoused and defended.
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RESOLUTION
BY MAJORITY LEADER MCDOW:
Whereas: During African American History Month, we honor the rich heritage of African
Americans and pay tribute to their many contributions to our Nation and our City, and
Whereas: On October 24, 2005, Rosa Louise McCauley Parks -- the Mother of the Civil
Rights Movement – passed away, and
Whereas: Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was a black seamstress who helped jumpstart the
Modern Civil Rights Movement when on December 1, 1955, she refused to relinquish her seat to
a white passenger on a public bus; a precursor to the December 1956 Supreme Court decision that
indicated that bus segregation violated the constitution, and
Whereas: These actions led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which decreed that all
Americans, regardless of race, nationality, or religion, must be given equal treatment under the
law.
Whereas: we celebrate this major achievement during African-American History Month, as
we remember the great individuals, like Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, who helped to make this
country great, by making it one, and
Whereas: in honor of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks and African American History Month,
the Yonkers City Council recognizes the wonderful achievements of local African American
Service Organizations who promote the spirit of freedom and equality that we now enjoy, by
helping others and serving our communities.
Whereas: The City Council of Yonkers is pleased to honor Samuel H. DowPost #1017
Auxiliary with the 2006 African-American History Month ROSA LOUISE MCCAULEY PARKS
AWARD, as part of its Annual Heritage Reception and Honorarium Presentation, Tuesday,
February 28, 2006, in Yonkers City Hall, and
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council of Yonkers asks the 196,000+ residents of
Yonkers to join in commemorating African American History Month and commending and
congratulating Samuel H. DowPost #1017 Auxiliary and its President Vanessa James Foxe for
innumerable contributions to the City of Yonkers and demonstrating the worthiness of the cause
that Rosa Louise McCauley Parks espoused and defended.
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RESOLUTION
BY MAJORITY LEADER MCDOW:
Whereas: During African American History Month, we honor the rich heritage of African
Americans and pay tribute to their many contributions to our Nation and our City, and
Whereas: On October 24, 2005, Rosa Louise McCauley Parks -- the Mother of the Civil
Rights Movement – passed away, and
Whereas: Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was a black seamstress who helped jumpstart the
Modern Civil Rights Movement when on December 1, 1955, she refused to relinquish her seat to
a white passenger on a public bus; a precursor to the December 1956 Supreme Court decision that
indicated that bus segregation violated the constitution, and
Whereas: These actions led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which decreed that all
Americans, regardless of race, nationality, or religion, must be given equal treatment under the
law.
Whereas: we celebrate this major achievement during African-American History Month, as
we remember the great individuals, like Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, who helped to make this
country great, by making it one, and
Whereas: in honor of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks and African American History Month,
the Yonkers City Council recognizes the wonderful achievements of local African American
Service Organizations who promote the spirit of freedom and equality that we now enjoy, by
helping others and serving our communities.
Whereas: The City Council of Yonkers is pleased to honor Terrace City Lodge , 1499
with the 2006 African-American History Month ROSA LOUISE MCCAULEY PARKS AWARD,
as part of its Annual Heritage Reception and Honorarium Presentation, Tuesday, February 28,
2006, in Yonkers City Hall, and
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council of Yonkers asks the 196,000+ residents of
Yonkers to join in commemorating African American History Month and commending and
congratulating Terrace City Lodge , 1499 and its Exalted Ruler, Keith Fields for innumerable
contributions to the City of Yonkers and demonstrating the worthiness of the cause that Rosa
Louise McCauley Parks espoused and defended.
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BY MAJORITY LEADER MCDOW:
Whereas: During African American History Month, we honor the rich heritage of African
Americans and pay tribute to their many contributions to our Nation and our City, and
Whereas: On October 24, 2005, Rosa Louise McCauley Parks -- the Mother of the Civil
Rights Movement – passed away, and
Whereas: Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was a black seamstress who helped jumpstart the
Modern Civil Rights Movement when on December 1, 1955, she refused to relinquish her seat to
a white passenger on a public bus; a precursor to the December 1956 Supreme Court decision that
indicated that bus segregation violated the constitution, and
Whereas: These actions led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which decreed that all
Americans, regardless of race, nationality, or religion, must be given equal treatment under the
law.
Whereas: we celebrate this major achievement during African-American History Month, as
we remember the great individuals, like Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, who helped to make this
country great, by making it one, and
Whereas: in honor of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks and African American History Month,
the Yonkers City Council recognizes the wonderful achievements of local African American
Service Organizations who promote the spirit of freedom and equality that we now enjoy, by
helping others and serving our communities.
Whereas: The City Council of Yonkers is pleased to honor Community Sunset Temple,
1132 with the 2006 African-American History Month ROSA LOUISE MCCAULEY PARKS
AWARD, as part of its Annual Heritage Reception and Honorarium Presentation, Tuesday,
February 28, 2006, in Yonkers City Hall, and
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council of Yonkers asks the 196,000+ residents of
Yonkers to join in commemorating African American History Month and commending and
congratulating Community Sunset Temple, 1132 and its Daughter Ruler, Martha Anderson for
innumerable contributions to the City of Yonkers and demonstrating the worthiness of the cause
that Rosa Louise McCauley Parks espoused and defended.
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BY MAJORITY LEADER MCDOW:
Whereas: During African American History Month, we honor the rich heritage of African
Americans and pay tribute to their many contributions to our Nation and our City, and
Whereas: On October 24, 2005, Rosa Louise McCauley Parks -- the Mother of the Civil
Rights Movement – passed away, and
Whereas: Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was a black seamstress who helped jumpstart the
Modern Civil Rights Movement when on December 1, 1955, she refused to relinquish her seat to
a white passenger on a public bus; a precursor to the December 1956 Supreme Court decision that
indicated that bus segregation violated the constitution, and
Whereas: These actions led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which decreed that all
Americans, regardless of race, nationality, or religion, must be given equal treatment under the
law.
Whereas: we celebrate this major achievement during African-American History Month, as
we remember the great individuals, like Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, who helped to make this
country great, by making it one, and
Whereas: in honor of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks and African American History Month,
the Yonkers City Council recognizes the wonderful achievements of local African American
Service Organizations who promote the spirit of freedom and equality that we now enjoy, by
helping others and serving our communities.
Whereas: The City Council of Yonkers is pleased to honor The Working Class with the
2006 African-American History Month ROSA LOUISE MCCAULEY PARKS AWARD, as part of
its Annual Heritage Reception and Honorarium Presentation, Tuesday, February 28, 2006, in
Yonkers City Hall, and
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council of Yonkers asks the 196,000+ residents of
Yonkers to join in commemorating African American History Month and commending and
congratulating The Working Class and its President Harvey Townsend for innumerable
contributions to the City of Yonkers and demonstrating the worthiness of the cause that Rosa
Louise McCauley Parks espoused and defended.
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BY MAJORITY LEADER MCDOW:
Whereas: During African American History Month, we honor the rich heritage of African
Americans and pay tribute to their many contributions to our Nation and our City, and
Whereas: On October 24, 2005, Rosa Louise McCauley Parks -- the Mother of the Civil
Rights Movement – passed away, and
Whereas: Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was a black seamstress who helped jumpstart the
Modern Civil Rights Movement when on December 1, 1955, she refused to relinquish her seat to
a white passenger on a public bus; a precursor to the December 1956 Supreme Court decision that
indicated that bus segregation violated the constitution, and
Whereas: These actions led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which decreed that all
Americans, regardless of race, nationality, or religion, must be given equal treatment under the
law.
Whereas: we celebrate this major achievement during African-American History Month, as
we remember the great individuals, like Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, who helped to make this
country great, by making it one, and
Whereas: in honor of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks and African American History Month,
the Yonkers City Council recognizes the wonderful achievements of local African American
Service Organizations who promote the spirit of freedom and equality that we now enjoy, by
helping others and serving our communities.
Whereas: The City Council of Yonkers is pleased to honor the Westchester Black
Women’s Political Caucus, Yonkers Chapter with the 2006 African-American History Month
ROSA LOUISE MCCAULEY PARKS AWARD, as part of its Annual Heritage Reception and
Honorarium Presentation, Tuesday, February 28, 2006, in Yonkers City Hall, and
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council of Yonkers asks the 196,000+ residents of
Yonkers to join in commemorating African American History Month and commending and
congratulating the Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus, Yonkers Chapter and its
President Terry Doswell for innumerable contributions to the City of Yonkers and demonstrating
the worthiness of the cause that Rosa Louise McCauley Parks espoused and defended.
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BY MAJORITY LEADER MCDOW:
Whereas: During African American History Month, we honor the rich heritage of African
Americans and pay tribute to their many contributions to our Nation and our City, and
Whereas: On October 24, 2005, Rosa Louise McCauley Parks -- the Mother of the Civil
Rights Movement – passed away, and
Whereas: Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was a black seamstress who helped jumpstart the
Modern Civil Rights Movement when on December 1, 1955, she refused to relinquish her seat to
a white passenger on a public bus; a precursor to the December 1956 Supreme Court decision that
indicated that bus segregation violated the constitution, and
Whereas: These actions led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which decreed that all
Americans, regardless of race, nationality, or religion, must be given equal treatment under the
law.
Whereas: we celebrate this major achievement during African-American History Month, as
we remember the great individuals, like Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, who helped to make this
country great, by making it one, and
Whereas: in honor of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks and African American History Month,
the Yonkers City Council recognizes the wonderful achievements of local African American
Service Organizations who promote the spirit of freedom and equality that we now enjoy, by
helping others and serving our communities.
Whereas: The City Council of Yonkers is pleased to honor SBAY with the 2006 African-
American History Month ROSA LOUISE MCCAULEY PARKS AWARD, as part of its Annual
Heritage Reception and Honorarium Presentation, Tuesday, February 28, 2006, in Yonkers City
Hall, and
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council of Yonkers asks the 196,000+ residents of
Yonkers to join in commemorating African American History Month and commending and
congratulating SBAY and its President Marlin Wiggins for innumerable contributions to the City
of Yonkers and demonstrating the worthiness of the cause that Rosa Louise McCauley Parks
espoused and defended.
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BY MAJORITY LEADER MCDOW:
Whereas: During African American History Month, we honor the rich heritage of African
Americans and pay tribute to their many contributions to our Nation and our City, and
Whereas: On October 24, 2005, Rosa Louise McCauley Parks -- the Mother of the Civil
Rights Movement – passed away, and
Whereas: Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was a black seamstress who helped jumpstart the
Modern Civil Rights Movement when on December 1, 1955, she refused to relinquish her seat to
a white passenger on a public bus; a precursor to the December 1956 Supreme Court decision that
indicated that bus segregation violated the constitution, and
Whereas: These actions led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which decreed that all
Americans, regardless of race, nationality, or religion, must be given equal treatment under the
law.
Whereas: we celebrate this major achievement during African-American History Month, as
we remember the great individuals, like Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, who helped to make this
country great, by making it one, and
Whereas: in honor of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks and African American History Month,
the Yonkers City Council recognizes the wonderful achievements of local African American
Service Organizations who promote the spirit of freedom and equality that we now enjoy, by
helping others and serving our communities.
Whereas: The City Council of Yonkers is pleased to honor Sister to Sister International,
Inc. with the 2006 African-American History Month ROSA LOUISE MCCAULEY PARKS
AWARD, as part of its Annual Heritage Reception and Honorarium Presentation, Tuesday,
February 28, 2006, in Yonkers City Hall, and
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council of Yonkers asks the 196,000+ residents of
Yonkers to join in commemorating African American History Month and commending and
congratulating Sister to Sister International, Inc. and its President Cheryl Brannan for
innumerable contributions to the City of Yonkers and demonstrating the worthiness of the cause
that Rosa Louise McCauley Parks espoused and defended.
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BY MAJORITY LEADER MCDOW:
Whereas: During African American History Month, we honor the rich heritage of African
Americans and pay tribute to their many contributions to our Nation and our City, and
Whereas: On October 24, 2005, Rosa Louise McCauley Parks -- the Mother of the Civil
Rights Movement – passed away, and
Whereas: Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was a black seamstress who helped jumpstart the
Modern Civil Rights Movement when on December 1, 1955, she refused to relinquish her seat to
a white passenger on a public bus; a precursor to the December 1956 Supreme Court decision that
indicated that bus segregation violated the constitution, and
Whereas: These actions led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which decreed that all
Americans, regardless of race, nationality, or religion, must be given equal treatment under the
law.
Whereas: we celebrate this major achievement during African-American History Month, as
we remember the great individuals, like Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, who helped to make this
country great, by making it one, and
Whereas: in honor of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks and African American History Month,
the Yonkers City Council recognizes the wonderful achievements of local African American
Service Organizations who promote the spirit of freedom and equality that we now enjoy, by
helping others and serving our communities.
Whereas: The City Council of Yonkers is pleased to honor Women's Civic Club of
Nepperhan with the 2006 African-American History Month ROSA LOUISE MCCAULEY
PARKS AWARD, as part of its Annual Heritage Reception and Honorarium Presentation,
Tuesday, February 28, 2006, in Yonkers City Hall, and
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council of Yonkers asks the 196,000+ residents of
Yonkers to join in commemorating African American History Month and commending and
congratulating Women's Civic Club of Nepperhan and its President Grace Byrd for
innumerable contributions to the City of Yonkers and demonstrating the worthiness of the cause
that Rosa Louise McCauley Parks espoused and defended.
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BY MAJORITY LEADER MCDOW:
Whereas: During African American History Month, we honor the rich heritage of African
Americans and pay tribute to their many contributions to our Nation and our City, and
Whereas: On October 24, 2005, Rosa Louise McCauley Parks -- the Mother of the Civil
Rights Movement – passed away, and
Whereas: Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was a black seamstress who helped jumpstart the
Modern Civil Rights Movement when on December 1, 1955, she refused to relinquish her seat to
a white passenger on a public bus; a precursor to the December 1956 Supreme Court decision that
indicated that bus segregation violated the constitution, and
Whereas: These actions led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which decreed that all
Americans, regardless of race, nationality, or religion, must be given equal treatment under the
law.
Whereas: we celebrate this major achievement during African-American History Month, as
we remember the great individuals, like Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, who helped to make this
country great, by making it one, and
Whereas: in honor of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks and African American History Month,
the Yonkers City Council recognizes the wonderful achievements of local African American
Service Organizations who promote the spirit of freedom and equality that we now enjoy, by
helping others and serving our communities.
Whereas: The City Council of Yonkers is pleased to honor The Yonkers Guardians with
the 2006 African-American History Month ROSA LOUISE MCCAULEY PARKS AWARD, as part
of its Annual Heritage Reception and Honorarium Presentation, Tuesday, February 28, 2006, in
Yonkers City Hall, and
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council of Yonkers asks the 196,000+ residents of
Yonkers to join in commemorating African American History Month and commending and
congratulating The Yonkers Guardians and its President Vincent Tilson for innumerable
contributions to the City of Yonkers and demonstrating the worthiness of the cause that Rosa
Louise McCauley Parks espoused and defended.
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BY MAJORITY LEADER MCDOW:
Whereas: During African American History Month, we honor the rich heritage of African
Americans and pay tribute to their many contributions to our Nation and our City, and
Whereas: On October 24, 2005, Rosa Louise McCauley Parks -- the Mother of the Civil
Rights Movement – passed away, and
Whereas: Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was a black seamstress who helped jumpstart the
Modern Civil Rights Movement when on December 1, 1955, she refused to relinquish her seat to
a white passenger on a public bus; a precursor to the December 1956 Supreme Court decision that
indicated that bus segregation violated the constitution, and
Whereas: These actions led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which decreed that all
Americans, regardless of race, nationality, or religion, must be given equal treatment under the
law.
Whereas: we celebrate this major achievement during African-American History Month, as
we remember the great individuals, like Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, who helped to make this
country great, by making it one, and
Whereas: in honor of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks and African American History Month,
the Yonkers City Council recognizes the wonderful achievements of local African American
Service Organizations who promote the spirit of freedom and equality that we now enjoy, by
helping others and serving our communities.
Whereas: The City Council of Yonkers is pleased to honor NAACP with the 2006 African-
American History Month ROSA LOUISE MCCAULEY PARKS AWARD, as part of its Annual
Heritage Reception and Honorarium Presentation, Tuesday, February 28, 2006, in Yonkers City
Hall, and
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council of Yonkers asks the 196,000+ residents of
Yonkers to join in commemorating African American History Month and commending and
congratulating NAACP and its President Karen Edmonson for innumerable contributions to the
City of Yonkers and demonstrating the worthiness of the cause that Rosa Louise McCauley Parks
espoused and defended.
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BY MAJORITY LEADER MCDOW:
Whereas: During African American History Month, we honor the rich heritage of African
Americans and pay tribute to their many contributions to our Nation and our City, and
Whereas: On October 24, 2005, Rosa Louise McCauley Parks -- the Mother of the Civil
Rights Movement – passed away, and
Whereas: Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was a black seamstress who helped jumpstart the
Modern Civil Rights Movement when on December 1, 1955, she refused to relinquish her seat to
a white passenger on a public bus; a precursor to the December 1956 Supreme Court decision that
indicated that bus segregation violated the constitution, and
Whereas: These actions led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which decreed that all
Americans, regardless of race, nationality, or religion, must be given equal treatment under the
law.
Whereas: we celebrate this major achievement during African-American History Month, as
we remember the great individuals, like Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, who helped to make this
country great, by making it one, and
Whereas: in honor of Rosa Louise McCauley Parks and African American History Month,
the Yonkers City Council recognizes the wonderful achievements of local African American
Service Organizations who promote the spirit of freedom and equality that we now enjoy, by
helping others and serving our communities.
Whereas: The City Council of Yonkers is pleased to honor NCNW with the 2006 African-
American History Month ROSA LOUISE MCCAULEY PARKS AWARD, as part of its Annual
Heritage Reception and Honorarium Presentation, Tuesday, February 28, 2006, in Yonkers City
Hall, and
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council of Yonkers asks the 196,000+ residents of
Yonkers to join in commemorating African American History Month and commending and
congratulating NCNW for innumerable contributions to the City of Yonkers and demonstrating
the worthiness of the cause that Rosa Louise McCauley Parks espoused and defended.