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Ocoee proclaims February 2026 as Black History Month; congressional recognition presented
Summary
The commission read a proclamation declaring February 2026 Black History Month, celebrated the 100-year anniversary tied to Carter G. Woodson and accepted an extension of remarks from Congressman Daniel Webster delivered by Pam Jones.
The Ocoee City Commission declared February 2026 as Black History Month during its Feb. 3 meeting, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the observance begun by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926.
Mayor Rusty Johnson read the proclamation recognizing the "transformational contributions of the African American community" and noting the Human Relations Diversity Board's 21 years of work promoting cultural awareness. The proclamation also announced the city’s annual Black History Month essay contest for fifth-grade students in Ocoee schools and programming on Ocoee TV (Spectrum channel 493) during February.
Pam Jones, community relations representative for Congressman Daniel Webster, presented an extension of remarks that was filed in the Congressional Record recognizing Ocoee's 100-year anniversary. "An extension of remarks is a congressional record. You can look it up on Google," Jones said as she offered copies to the commission. The commission invited attendees to view city displays and programming related to Black History Month.
The proclamation and the congressional recognition were ceremonial items on the agenda and were accepted during the meeting.
