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File #: 22808    Version: 1 Name: Recognizing June 26, 2011, as The Capital City Hues Day in Madison.
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/9/2011 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: 6/21/2011 Final action: 6/21/2011
Enactment date: 6/22/2011 Enactment #: RES-11-00527
Title: Recognizing June 26, 2011, as The Capital City Hues Day in Madison.
Sponsors: Paul R. Soglin, Shiva Bidar, Sue Ellingson, Michael E. Verveer, Marsha A. Rummel, Anita Weier, Joseph R. Clausius, Chris Schmidt, Steve King, Satya V. Rhodes-Conway, Tim Bruer, Mark Clear, Lauren Cnare, Jill Johnson, Bridget R. Maniaci, Larry Palm, Matthew J. Phair, Scott J. Resnick, Paul E. Skidmore, Brian L. Solomon, Lisa Subeck
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultAction DetailsMeeting DetailsWatch
6/21/20111 COMMON COUNCIL Adopt Under Suspension of Rules 2.04, 2.05, 2.24, and 2.25Pass Action details Meeting details Not available
6/9/20111 Council Office RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES 2.04, 2.05, 2.24, & 2.25 - MISC. ITEMS  Action details Meeting details Not available
Fiscal Note
No appropriation is required.
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Recognizing June 26, 2011, as The Capital City Hues Day in Madison.
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WHEREAS, the City of Madison recognizes its diversity as one of its greatest strengths and appreciates the culture and contributions of our various communities of color, all of whom add to the greatness of our City; and
 
WHEREAS, The Capital City Hues was founded in 2006 as a multicultural newspaper owned, written and read by people of color and people in the Madison area interested in race relations and multiculturalism; and
 
WHEREAS, The Capital City Hues celebrates Madison's diversity and gives a positive voice to people who may not be adequately represented in the mainstream media; and
 
WHEREAS, The Capital City Hues is dedicated to helping the Madison area evolve into a more cosmopolitan community where all people are free socially, politically and culturally to pursue life, liberty and happiness; and
 
WHEREAS, The Capital City Hues is celebrating its five year anniversary with The Hues Alive at Five: Celebrating Our Communities of Culture on the 200 Block of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard on Sunday, June 26, 2011, to reflect Dr. King's Beloved Community;
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Council hereby recognize June 26, 2011, as The Capital City Hues Day.
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Common Council congratulate the communities of color represented in The Capital City Hues and their significant contributions to the City of Madison and its high quality of life.