City of Selma, Alabama

There will be a candlelight vigil on the steps of City Hall, 222 Broad Street, at 2:00 PM to commemorate World AIDS Day.

World AIDS Day
December 1, 2009

Whereas, World AIDS Day, December 1, 2009 is one of the most recognised international health days and a key opportunity to raise further awareness in communities and across the world about the state of this global disease and the critical next steps that must be taken to halt its spread and find a cure; and

Whereas, HIV/Aids is an epidemic of devastating proportions that presents immense challenges to science, medicine, our health care systems and to all humanity; and

Whereas, In Alabama more than 15,000 people have been infected with HIV/AIDS, with 8 cases being reported in Dallas County in 2009. It is estimated that over 900 people will become infected in the state in the next year; and

Whereas, prevention, treatment and compassionate care are supported by open discussion within the many impacted communities about the disease transmission and the absence of a cure or vaccine and education is our only defense against HIV/AIDS; and

Whereas, the City of Selma supports a wide range of innovative local HIV/AIDS programs conducted by Black Belt HIV Prevention Network, Public Health Area 7 Dallas County Health Department, Selma Air (AIDS Information Referral), Black Belt Red Cross, Black Belt Community Planning Group and other agencies.

Now, therefore, be it resolved, that I, George P. Evans, Mayor of the City of Selma, Alabama, and the Selma City Council hereby proclaim December 1, 2009 as

World Aids Day

in Selma, Alabama and encourage all of our citizens to join in local and global efforts to rid our community and world of this dreadful disease and to show compassion and consideration for those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Concordia College Men’s Soccer Day

November 24, 2009

Whereas, Concordia College Selma Men’s Soccer team captured the USCAA Men’s National Soccer Championship, on Saturday, November 7, 2009 defeating Saint Briarcliffe College of Vermont; and

Whereas, Concordia College Selma Men’s Soccer team won the title in a penalty shootout decision after two overtime periods, where Concordia College “Hornets” connected on its first four shots in defeating Briarcliffe College; and

Whereas, Concordia College Selma Men’s Soccer team, consisting of 19 players, have practiced in any open area of the city, while playing their home games on the baseball field at Bloch Park Stadium; and

Whereas, Concordia College Selma Men’s Soccer team, lead by head Coach Brent Dukhie, a former Concordia College soccer player and native of Trinidad and Tobago, has won its first national championship; and

Whereas, Concordia College Selma Men’s Soccer team endured a 31 hour bus ride to Vermont for the tournament, a flat tire on the bus transporting the team on Opening Day, making them 7 hours late and having to play under weather conditions never experienced, specifically snow and in 19 degree temperatures; and

Whereas, Concordia College Selma Men’s Soccer team is made up of players from Nigeria, Senegal, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Kitts and the United States and have had to make many sacrifices for the sake of the team; and

Whereas, Concordia College Hornets goalkeeper Akil Benjamin was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Also, Hyron Brown-Baptiste and Bryan Constantine were named to the All-American first team and Honorable mentions were Emery Joyeau and Brent Pierre; and

Whereas, Concordia College Selma Men’s Soccer team followed their team’s mission statement, highlighted by “displaying a positive attitude both on and off the field and to believing in the strength of the team.”

Now, therefore, be it resolved, that I, George Patrick Evans, Mayor of the City of Selma, Alabama, and the Selma City Council hereby proclaim November 24, 2009 as

Concordia College Men’s Soccer Day

in Selma, Alabama and congratulates the young men of this National Soccer Championship team for their win of the USCAA Title for 2009. Their sacrifices and commitment to excellence and team work are qualities that we applaud and commend.

National Farm-City Week

November 20-26, 2009

Whereas, For the past 54 years during Thanksgiving week, the American people have observed National Farm-City Week to express gratitude for the bounty with which God has blessed our land and to recognize the achievements of the farmers, rural townspeople, and city residents who make our Nation’s agricultural production and distribution system so successful. Truly this cooperation between rural and city dwellers for mutual benefit helps ensure our country’s well-being; and

Whereas, America’s farmers have provided food and fiber to sustain our people throughout decade after decade of progress and farmers’ productivity has increased steadily, thanks largely to their initiative in supporting and adopting the methods and materials developed by scientific research. Yield per acre has grown tremendously, with the result that American farmers are able not only to meet the Nation’s basic needs for foodstuffs, but also to produce agricultural goods for export and for a wide variety of specialty markets here in the United States and around the world; and

Whereas, American agriculture and the many service industries that depend upon it in cities and towns and along all the routes in between, is a story of extraordinary labor creating extraordinary abundance. At this time of year, it is only fitting that all Americans offer some special sign of thanks to those who grow, harvest and bring our Nation’s tables the fruits of sun, seed and soil.

Now, therefore, be it resolved, that I, George P. Evans, Mayor of the City of Selma, Alabama, and the Selma City Council hereby proclaim November 20-26, 2009 as

National Farm-City Week

in Selma, Alabama and call upon all citizens of Selma to join in recognizing the accomplishments of our productive farmers and of our urban residents who cooperate to create abundance, wealth and strength of our Nation.