Diane Ragsdale, the first African-American Dallas City Council Woman,
Yeharerwerk Gashaw First Ethiopian Internationally recognized Human Rights activist,
James Rogers III,
Timothy Belcher.
OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
December 8, 1999
99-3930
Item 133: A resolution supporting passage of House Resolution 40, known as the
"Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act", and
encouraging its enactment by the United States House of Representatives, the
United State Senate, and the President of the United States (Municipal and
Minority Affairs Committee)
The following individuals addressed the city council regarding the House Resolution 40:
- Diane Ragsdale, 2611 Dunbar St., representing Africans and Africans Americans
for Enslavement Reparations
- James Rogers III, 514 Salem Dr., Richardson
- Yeharerwerk Gashaw, 527 Clearwood Dr., Richardson
- Timothy Belcher, 221 Stephens Pkwy., Grand Prairie
Councilmember Lipscomb moved to approve the resolution.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Chaney.
After discussion, Mayor Kirk called the vote on the motion:
Voting Yes: [13] Kirk, Poss, Salazar, Loza, Miller, Thornton Reese, Hill,
Mallory Caraway, Chaney, Lipscomb, Finkelman, Greyson,
Forsythe Lill
Voting No: [2] Walne, Blumer
Mayor Kirk declared the motion adopted.
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