City of
Manhattan Beach
Prodamation
Mierers. on January 1, 1803, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring the slares in Confederate territory free, paving the war for the passing of the 13th Amendment, olich formally abolished slavert in the U'nited States of America; and
Whereas. word about the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation was delared tro and a half rears reaching authorities and Aftican-Americans in the South and the Southwestern U'nited States on June 19, 1865; and
Whereas this dar is called "Juneteenth" combining the words June and Nineteenth; and Wherees Juneteenth is an opportunity to acknowledge a period in our histor that shaped and continues to influence our societ todar; and
Wheres Juneteenth is obserred by mam communities across the country; and Whereas on June 18, 2021, President Joe Biden proclaimed Juneteenth as the 12th federal holidar to be obseived on June 19th.
Now, Therefore Be-I Resce thatt, Amp Thomas Homord, Magor ofthe Cirs of Manhattan Beach, Calitornia, on behalf of the City Council and the residents of Manhattan Beach, do herebr recognize and commemorate
Jindeenth
and remind all citizens to reflect and celebrate this rep important date in our nation's history.
Dated this 3" das of June, 2025.
ATTEST:
City Clerk Liza Tamura Mayor Amy Thomas Howorth
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