title
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE INSTALLATION OF REVEREND DOCTOR MICHAEL C.R. NABORS AS THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE NAACP ON JANUARY 22, 2017
WHEREAS, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the oldest and largest" United States grassroots based civil rights organization; founded February 12, 1909, by a diverse multi-racial group of activists of varying political and religious backgrounds, including Ida Wells-Barnett, W.E.B. DuBois, Henry Moscowitz, Mary White Ovington, Oswald Garrison Villiard and William English Walling. They were all committed to the cause of equality; and
WHEREAS, the local branch, Evanston/North Shore NAACP, was formed in 1915 and is a vital and proud organization that is both well respected and admired for their work pursuing the mission and objectives of the NAACP. For over a century, Evanston/North Shore NAACP has been a major force for good in the community; achieving political, educational, social and economic equality and working to eliminate race prejudice. They continue to be a voice for change and have a long list of victories breaking down barriers and creating meaningful change fighting for equity in education, social justice, and fair housing; and
WHEREAS, on Sunday January 22, 2017 the members of the Evanston/North Shore branch of the NAACP celebrated the installation of their new President, Reverend Dr. Michael C.R. Nabors at an event held at the Unitarian Church of Evanston; and
WHEREAS, the newly installed President, Dr. Michael C.R. Nabors is currently the Pastor of the Second Baptist Church of Evanston; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, on behalf of the 5.2 million residents of Cook County takes great pleasure in honoring and celebrating the installation of Reverend Dr. Michael C.R. Nabors as newly installed President of the NAACP in Evanston; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon ...
Click here for full text