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32 <br /> <br />A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF DR. BELLE S. <br />WHEELAN. <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, Dr. Belle S. Wheelan is Provost of Tidewater <br />Community College (Portsmouth Campus); and <br /> <br /> WHEREASf Dr. Wheelan has recognized the problems facing <br />black youths; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, Dr. Wheelan's many accomplishments in shaping <br />the future of our youths include the creation of the First <br />Annual Black Male Development Conference which was held on May <br />18, 1991 and which provided various workshops for black youths <br />on such topics as self-image, career options, goal setting, <br />financial empowerment and youth violence; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, Dr. Wheelan's efforts have enlightened black <br />youth as to how they can change the directions of their <br />future; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, Dr. Wheelan's Conference and other <br />accomplishments have distinguished her as a citizen who has <br />successfully addressed the concerns and the needs of the City <br />of Portsmouth and various other communities. <br /> <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City <br />of Portsmouth, Virginia, that the Council does hereby commend <br />Dr. Belle S. Wheelan on the success of her First Annual Black <br />Male Development Conference and expresses its appreciation and <br />pride in her achievements. <br /> <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED thabl~a copy of this resolution be <br />spread upon the minutes of this Council and that a copy be <br />presented to Dr. Wheelan in recognition of her achievements. <br /> <br /> Adopted by the Council of the City of Portsmouth, <br />Virginia at a meeting held June 11, 1991. <br /> <br />Teste: <br /> <br />City Clerk <br /> <br /> <br />