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Beaumont proclaims February National Black History Month; 100 Black Men and Blanchett Elementary recognized
Summary
The council presented a proclamation recognizing February as National Black History Month; acceptors included Roger Shirell of 100 Black Men of Greater Beaumont, Blanchett Elementary staff and students, with remarks emphasizing the partnership between the group and the school district.
The council presented a proclamation recognizing February as National Black History Month and invited representatives from 100 Black Men of Greater Beaumont, Blanchett Elementary and related student groups to accept.
Roger Shirell (named by the presiding official as a BISD partner with 100 Black Men of Greater Beaumont) thanked the council and noted the group’s continued partnership with Blanchett Elementary. "It is truly an honor to be recognized by city council," he said, and described bringing students to observe city government in action.
A volunteer associated with Blanchett Elementary, who said he has served five years as a volunteer, thanked the mayor and council for the recognition and for the ongoing partnership between the 100 Black Men group and the school district.
The proclamation recognized students from Blanchett Elementary representing the National Elementary Honor Society, an engineering group and student council. A group photo and short remarks followed; no formal vote or further council action was recorded.
