SUBJECT:
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Juneteenth Proclamation, Sponsored by Council Member John Mortellaro
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DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
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PRESENTER(S): Kat Hazel-Shimko, Human Resources Business Partner
Council Member John Mortellaro, Sponsor
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FISCAL SUMMARY: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve the Proclamation
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, specifically marking June 19, 1865, when Union General Gordon Granger announced freedom to the last enslaved people in Texas, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. It is a day to honor freedom, Black culture, resilience, and community across the nation with various celebrations including cultural events, educational discussions, and joyful gatherings.
This year’s theme, “A Reckoning: Reclaiming the Past, Remembering Black Voices, and Reshaping the Future” centers on reflection, reconciliation, and reshaping the future through a deeper understanding of American history’s complexities.
COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
ü Engaged and Diverse Community
ü Small Town Feel
ü Safe and Healthy Community
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Proclamation