Lacey proclaims February Black History Month, celebrates veteran’s centennial

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During its public meeting on Thursday, February 16, the city council officially proclaimed the month of February as Black History Month.

The council said the proclamation is a way to honor and celebrate the “many achievements and contributions made by Black and African Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual and political development.

“The city council is committed to creating a community where all who come here can feel safe and welcome,” the proclamation read.

This year’s theme of the Association of the Study of African American Life and History is “Black Resistance.”

Black History Month

During the same meeting, the council honored Harvey Drahos, a World War II veteran following his centennial birthday.

Drahos served the country from 1943 through 1946 as part of the 96th infantry and underlying string of the invasion of Okinawa, Japan, in April 1945

Drahos turned 100 on January 5—he is the last living member of his military unit.

“This is very precious to me due to the fact that I'm still alive,” said Drahos in his acceptance speech. “My comrades, unfortunately, are not and they really deserve this, probably more than I do.”

Drahos remains an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Thurston County and continues to support community service student leadership.

“I will cherish this for the rest of my life,” noted Drahos.

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