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Wfiereas,Blacks In Government (BIG)was established in 1975 and incorporated as a non-profit
organization under the District of Columbia jurisdiction in 1976;and
Wfiereas,BIG’s goals are to promote equity in all aspects of American life,excellence in public
service,and opportunity for all Americans;ahd
Whereas,BIG is an advocate of equal opportunity and professional development for Black
government employees at the Local,State and Federal government levels;and
Whereas,BIG believes in providing programs and activities that promote equity and excellence
through professional development and specialized training,education and awareness;and
Whereas,BIG provides mentoring,guidance and support leading to personal growth and skills
enhancement for the up and coming youth leaders of today and tomorrow;and
Whereas,BIG’s mission is to enable all present and future Black employees in Local,State,and
Federal governments to have the ability to maximize their career opportunities and provide a
mechanism for inclusion,growth and advocacy;and
Whereas,part of the City of Renton’s mission is building an inclusive,informed city with
opportunities for all;and
!7ow,therefore,I,Denis Law,Mayor of the City of Renton,do hereby proclaim January 16,2016,tobe
3tacis in government Day
in the City of Renton,and I encourage all citizens to join me in this special observance.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Renton to be
affixed this 16th day of January,2016.
Denis Law,Mayor
City of Renton,Washington
Renton City Hall •1055 South Grady Way •Renton,Washington 98057 •rentonwa.gov